Rassie Erasmus : ce qu'il faut savoir

Former All Blacks head coach Sir Steve Hansen has warned Dave Rennie of falling into the trap of trying to copy Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks. Rassie Erasmus s'impose comme l'un des sujets qui mobilisent l'attention en South Africa ce jeudi.

Les faits

• Former All Blacks head coach Sir Steve Hansen has warned Dave Rennie of falling into the trap of trying to copy Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks.
• “With what Rassie Erasmus has done, it just seems like everyone in World Rugby is looking to that going, ‘Well, that’s the model.
• Rassie Erasmus is already the ‘greatest coach of all-time’, Springboks don’t need a third World Cup to prove it.
• Rassie Erasmus weighs in after ‘honest and fearless’ Eddie Jones launched broadside against Ireland and World Rugby.
• Led by Rassie Erasmus, the Springboks are in much better stride and have been dominating world rugby.

L'essentiel

“With what Rassie Erasmus has done, it just seems like everyone in World Rugby is looking to that going, ‘Well, that’s the model.

Sur le fond, Rassie Erasmus is already the ‘greatest coach of all-time’, Springboks don’t need a third World Cup to prove it.

Concrètement, Rassie Erasmus weighs in after ‘honest and fearless’ Eddie Jones launched broadside against Ireland and World Rugby.

Au-delà de ce constat, Led by Rassie Erasmus, the Springboks are in much better stride and have been dominating world rugby.

Reste à préciser que the warning comes as Rassie Erasmus’ charges prepare for their biggest Test series in years against an All Blacks side desperate to reassert themselves after a tough period.

Les chiffres

À noter par ailleurs : Having been part of the 1995 World Cup-winning squad, few understand the depth of the rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand quite like Japie Mulder.

“You’re the number one now, but rugby is a funny thing,” Mulder told Rugby365.

“You’re No 1 now, but rugby is a funny thing,” Mulder told Rugby365. “In 1995, we weren’t even rated.

À ce stade, South Africa have replicated New Zealand’s feat by winning successive Rugby World Cup titles, and ahead of the 2026 international season, they are the number one-ranked team in the world.

Ce qui se dit

“So, what’s happening in South Africa is what’s happening, yes there are one or two things that you can look at and say: ‘Yeah, I’d pinched that idea, but that idea there may not suit us.’ I think that’s the art of being a good coach, you can work out what suits your team and what doesn’t,” he explained.

“I think every Springbok rugby player wants to play against New Zealand – and not just play against them but try and beat them.”

“Everyone says South Africa are favourites to win the series against the All Blacks, but I will never underrate the All Blacks side,” Mulder said. “Anything can happen on the day.

Le contexte

Reste à préciser que 💬 Sir Steve Hansen: "That's the art of being a good coach." #AllBlacks #Springboks.

À noter par ailleurs : During this successful period for the Springboks, Erasmus has deployed several innovative tactics, including the infamous ‘Bomb Squad’ replacements, open play lineouts, and ploys to exploit the lawbook, while also placing a bigger focus on hybrid and versatile players like Andre Esterhuizen and Marco van Staden.

Plus précisément, while cautious of the All Blacks’ threat, Mulder did not hold back in his praise of Erasmus’ impact on South African rugby.

Dans la foulée, Japie Mulder says the Springboks cannot underestimate the fight and spirit of the All Blacks in this year’s much-anticipated Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.

À ce stade, On that historic day, South Africa edged New Zealand 15-12 to claim their first World Cup title.

Recherches associées

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À retenir

• The warning comes as Rassie Erasmus’ charges prepare for their biggest Test series in years against an All Blacks side desperate to reassert themselves after a tough period.
• While cautious of the All Blacks’ threat, Mulder did not hold back in his praise of Erasmus’ impact on South African rugby.
• Since then, the Springboks have claimed three additional titles (2007, 2019 and 2023), taking their tally to four and surpassing the All Blacks, who have three (1987, 2011, 2015).
• Recherches qui explosent : XV de France – Rassie Erasmus, sélectionneur des Springboks : "Si on jouait les Bleus ce samedi, je ne sais pas s’ils tenteraient de nous contourner ou nous passeraient dessus", Rassie Erasmus : "Si l'on jouait les Bleus samedi, je ne saurais dire s'ils tenteraient de nous contourner ou de nous passer dessus", Rugby : «C’est une véritable cocotte-minute» qui attend les Springboks au Stade de France, prévient Rassie Erasmus, Agaçant et génial à la fois: ces coups tactiques qui font la gloire d’Erasmus avant France-Afrique du Sud.