Rassie Erasmus

Rassie Erasmus

coach South Africa

Rassie Erasmus is a former South African rugby player and current coach, best known for leading the Springboks to victory in the 2019 Rugby World Cup. His strategic acumen and innovative coaching methods have been instrumental in revitalizing South African rugby and establishing the team as a dominant force in the sport.

Born on Nov 05, 1972 (52 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
4,228
Power
95$
Sentiment
7.53
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 4,822,233 2,124 $210,000 93$
Ireland 1 9.00 0.04% +0% 5,030,000 2,104 $5,100 2$
Totals 2 9,852,233 4,228 $215,100 95$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Rassie Erasmus is a smooth operator and a key figure in South Africa's rugby success, known for his innovative thinking and deep connection with Jacques Nienaber. 9

Jacques Nienaber Rg Snyman
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: How Jacques Nienaber made Leinster’s defence thrive on the knife edge – The Irish Times

New Zealand New Zealand: Rassie Erasmus is the current Springboks coach who proposed moving the Rugby Championship to the start of the calendar year. 6

Mark Robinson Jeff Wilson Jacques Nienaber Alex Powell
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Super Rugby Pacific: Five years on, was South African divorce really worth it?

New Zealand New Zealand: Rassie Erasmus is noted for his tactical innovations in rugby. 7

Rupert Murdoch Kerry Packer Jamal Khashoggi Mbs Donald Trump David Kirk Colin Mansbridge Richard Agar Cameron George Liam Lawson Helmut Marko Christian Horner Isack Hadjar Anthony Hamilton
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Sports Insider: A poignant plea to keep the Saudis out of Kiwi sport

New Zealand New Zealand: Rassie Erasmus is managing the Springboks and is considered the greatest innovator and smartest mind operating in the game today. 9

Aaron Smith Cheslin Kolbe
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Time for All Blacks, New Zealand Rugby to swallow pride and adopt ‘bomb squad’ approach: Gregor Paul

Ireland Ireland: Rassie Erasmus, a coach for whom the normal tactics and belief systems of rugby do not always apply. 6

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The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Think you know when it’ll be time to tell Bundee Aki and Tadhg Furlong to step aside? – The Irish Times

France France: Rassie Erasmus is referenced as an inspiration for Fabien Galthié's strategy, having led South Africa to victory in the 2023 World Cup. 8

Fabien Galthie
Le Monde: Le pari risqué mais gagnant de Fabien Galthié, source de l’exploit du XV de France en Irlande

Ireland Ireland: Rassie Erasmus named six forwards and two backs on his bench for the knockout matches in the 2019 World Cup. 5

Matt Williams Gregor Townsend
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Rugby must put an end to forward-laden benches – The Irish Times

New Zealand New Zealand: Rassie Erasmus is the Springboks coach proposing to move the Rugby Championship to align with the Six Nations. 7

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Rassie Erasmus pitches moving Rugby Championship to lighten load on Springboks

Ireland Ireland: Erasmus said on Thursday that Felix's experience and professionalism will make him a great addition to the coaching team. 9

Felix Jones Steve Borthwick Tony Brown Jerry Flannery Deon Davids Mzwandile Stick Daan Human
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Felix Jones will return to coaching role with South Africa – The Irish Times

New Zealand New Zealand: South Africa’s head coach Rassie Erasmus paid a handsome tribute to Steven Kitshoff. 8

Steven Kitshoff Aimee Kitshoff
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Two-time World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff retires due to neck injury