Master planner Erasmus will have Boks firing for World Cup


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 11 Sep 2019

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby Championship - New Zealand vs South Africa - Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand - September 15, 2018 - South Africa's coach Rassie Erasmus reacts after the game. REUTERS/Ross Setford

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - Rassie Erasmus' reputation as a methodical coach with an eye on innovation is well-founded as he leads a resurgence in fortunes for South Africa that has elevated them to among the favourites to lift the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Erasmus is Director of Rugby for the Boks and has a contract up to 2023, though he has hinted he will bring in a head coach to work under him after the World Cup.

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