Rassie Erasmus launches video channel for diehard rugby fans

Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus continues to encourage fan engagement in unique ways, as evidenced by his latest ‘project’.

Rassie Erasmus, coach of the Springboks SABC

Rassie Erasmus, coach of the Springboks. Image: BackpagePix

It goes without saying that Rassie Erasmus is a one-of-a-kind coach and personality, with his bold approach to doing things differently having played a key role in taking the Springboks back to the summit of world rugby.

He is one of the few top-tier coaches to make regular use of social media, even though this has previously landed him in hot water at times, with certain posts having led to sanction from World Rugby.

However, Erasmus has always said a key goal when it comes to social media is to ensure the average Springbok fan feels included and gains further insights into the game, while at times it has also just simply allowed followers to get an inside look at Rassie’s life away from the rugby field.

The Springbok boss has now taken the time to launch a rugby video channel on YouTube, which he is just getting started.

“This channel will only post current and past rugby games/footage for a bit of nostalgia and fun,” he shared when posting on X this past weekend. “Obviously I would love if we get proper interaction and comments.”

So far, Erasmus has seven videos that are currently active, and which will certainly appeal to diehard rugby fans.

FOCUS WILL SOON SHIFT TO ON-FIELD MATTERS FOR THE SPRINGBOKS AND RASSIE ERASMUS

The Springboks’ plotting and planning for the 2025 season is now under way, and following an in-person coaches’ strategic session, 56 domestic players will soon gather in Cape Town for the first national camp of the year.

The alignment camp, which is set to conclude on Wednesday 12 March, will comprise two gymnasium sessions and a series of boardroom meetings to get the players up to speed on the requirements and expected standards for season.

All players invited to the alignment camp:

Forwards: Ethan Bester, Phepsi Buthelezi, Eben Etzebeth, Vincent Koch, Siya Kolisi, Bongi Mbonambi, Ntuthuko Mchunu, Ox Nche, Trevor Nyakane (all Sharks); Ben-Jason Dixon, Joseph Dweba, Neethling Fouche, Deon Fourie, Frans Malherbe, Salmaan Moerat, Evan Roos, Andre-Hugo Venter (all Stormers); Renzo du Plessis, Francke Horn, Asenathi Ntlabakanye, Ruan Venter (all Lions); Johan Grobbelaar, Mpilo Gumede, Cameron Hanekom, Wilco Louw, Reinhardt Ludwig, Ruan Nortje, Gerhard Steenekamp, Akker van der Merwe, JF van Heerden, Marco van Staden, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Cobus Wiese (all Bulls).

Backs: Lukhanyo Am, Andre Esterhuizen, Aphelele Fassi, Jaden Hendrikse, Jordan Hendrikse, Ethan Hooker, Jurenzo Julius, Makazole Mapimpi, Grant Williams (all Sharks); Paul de Wet, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Suleiman Hartzenberg, Manie Libbok, Damian Willemse (all Stormers); Quan Horn, Morne van den Berg, Edwill van der Merwe, Henco van Wyk (all Lions); Sebastian de Klerk, David Kriel, Willie le Roux, Canan Moodie, Embrose Papier (all Bulls).