AI Video of Rassie Erasmus Singing to Webb Ellis Cup Goes Viral in Mzansi
- An AI-generated video of Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus serenading the Rugby World Cup trophy is making the rounds online
- The clip parodies the famous White Chicks scene where Terry Crews belts out Vanessa Carlton's A Thousand Miles in a convertible
- The video surfaced just days after the Springboks suffered a 42–38 loss to Australia in Perth during the Rugby Championship
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An AI-generated clip of Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus singing to the Webb Ellis Cup is doing the rounds on social media, and Mzansi cannot get enough.
The video, posted by user just. fomzy, places a digital likeness of Erasmus in the iconic White Chicks scene where Terry Crews passionately sings Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles" in a convertible — only this time, the trophy is his audience.
Watch the clip below.
Erasmus's playful side gives the meme life
While the clip is entirely artificial, it lands with a particular authenticity because Erasmus has never shied away from showing his lighter side.
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The coach has previously shared videos of himself dancing to local hits, including the popular track "Sister Bethina," and was part of the 1999 Springbok Rugby World Cup squad that filmed a spoof parodying the beach opening sequence from Chariots of Fire. His well-documented sense of humour makes the AI creation feel oddly believable, even if the technology behind it is obvious.
Springboks Regroup After Perth Defeat
The video's timing adds another layer to its appeal. It arrived shortly after the Springboks suffered a bruising 42–38 defeat to Australia in Perth during the Rugby Championship, a result that sparked considerable debate. Much of the post-match conversation focused on the 13 squad changes Erasmus had made ahead of the clash, with many questioning whether the rotation policy cost the world champions.
The loss came on the back of a historic run of form. Before travelling to Perth, South Africa had secured a 3–1 Test series victory over the All Blacks, a series that included three matches on home soil and a finale in Baltimore, USA.
Whether or not the AI video brings Erasmus any comfort after the Perth setback, it has clearly captured the imagination of rugby fans who know just how much that trophy means to him.
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