Rassie Erasmus Biography
Rassie Erasmus is an accomplished World Cup-winning South African rugby union coach and also a former international player. Rassie is also the former Director of Rugby of Irish provincial side Munster, having previously served as General Manager: High-Performance Teams for South African Rugby Union.
Rassie is the South African national team’s head coach, doubling up on his responsibilities as the first-ever SARU Director of Rugby, for which he was elected towards the end of 2017.
Rassie Erasmus Age
Rassie is 48 years old as of 2020, he was born Johan ‘Rassie’ Erasmus on November 5, 1972, in Despatch, Eastern Cape, South Africa. He celebrates his birthday on November 5, every year and his birth sign is Scorpio. Rassie will be turning 49 years on November 5, 2021.
Rassie Erasmus Height
Rassie stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m). However, details regarding his other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.
Rassie Erasmus Weight
Rassie Weighs 99 kilograms in 2021. Known for his coaching and rugby skills, Rassie has brown eyes and his hair color is brown.
Rassie Erasmus Education
Rassie has not disclosed the details of his education but owing to the nature of his work as a rugby union coach and also a former international player, he might have received proper education regarding his field.
Rassie Erasmus Family
Rassie Erasmus Parents and Siblings
Rassie was born and raised by his parents in Despatch, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Rassie’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
Rassie Erasmus Wife
Rassie has not gone public with his relationship, it is not publicly known whether he is married or in a relationship. His partner’s information will be updated as soon as the information is available.
Rassie Erasmus Children
As of now, there isn’t any documented report on the public records about Rassie having kids. Nevertheless, this information is currently under review and will be updated once we get it from a credible source.
Rassie Erasmus Salary
Rassie earns millions of dollars in salary for his position as the head coach of the South Africa National team and they are the 2019 World Cup Winners.
Rassie Erasmus Net Worth
Rassie’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $10 million dollars (Approx) as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a rugby union coach and also a former international player. Through his various sources of income, Erasmus has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Rassie Erasmus Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Rassie.
Rassie Erasmus Wikipedia
- Full Names: Johan ‘Rassie’ Erasmus.
- Popular As: Rassie Erasmus.
- Gender: Male.
- Occupation / Profession: Rugby Union Coach.
- Nationality: South African.
- Race / Ethnicity: White.
- Religion: Christian.
- Sexual Orientation: Straight.
Rassie Erasmus Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 48 Years Old.
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio.
- Date of Birth: November 5, 1972.
- Place of Birth: Despatch, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
- Birthday: November 5.
Rassie Erasmus Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Pending Update.
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m).
- Weight: 99 kilograms in 2021.
- Eye Color: Brown.
- Hair Color: Brown.
- Shoe Size: Pending Update.
Rassie Erasmus Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Pending Update.
- Mother: Pending Update.
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Pending Update.
- Marital Status: Pending Update.
- Wife/Spouse: Not Available.
- Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable.
- Children: Pending Update.
Rassie Erasmus Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 million and $10 million dollars (Approx) as of 2021.
- Salary: Pending Update.
- Source of Income: Career as a Rugby Coach.
Rassie Erasmus House and Cars
- Place of living: South Africa.
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated.
Rassie Erasmus Rugby Player
Rassie started his elite rugby profession with the Free State during the 1994 Currie Cup. By the turn of professionalism in rugby union in 1995, he continued to improve as a leading loose forward for his province and was chosen for the Free State’s debut season in the 1997 Super 12 season. By July 1997, Rassie had been called up for national duties with the Springboks ahead of the 1997 British Lions tour to South Africa.
With the series already won by the Lions ahead of the third test, Rassie made his test debut on July 5, Johannesburg, which the home side won 35 – 16. In his next match for the Springboks, on 23 August that same year, he played the Wallabies, starting at flank, and scoring a try for South Africa in only his second match, which the Boks went on to win 61–22 in Pretoria.
With that win, Rassie featured in 15 of the 17-match consecutive win streak the Springboks recorded between 1997 and late 1998. Had it not been for a 13 – 7 defeat to England on December 5, the Springboks would have finished a first Grand Slam tour victory since their 1960 – 1961 tour. During that time, South Africa acquired their first Tri-Nations trophy in 1998, with four from four victories.
1998 – Season
Rassie joined the Cats ahead of the 1998 Super 12 season after steadily built himself as a starting flanker for the Boks, where he continued to play his trade till 2001. In that time he was captain between 1999 and 2000, which saw the Cats make the 2000 Super 12 season semi-finals, only to lose to the Brumbies 28–5.
Rassie was controversially stripped of his captaincy in 2001 during the season, by coach Laurie Mains. But despite making the semi-finals again that season, both Rassie and Mains departed the club at the end of the season, with reports citing their relationship as one of the reasons.
Rassie was made captain in 1999 for a single test against Australia during the 1999 Tri-Nations Series. He was later listed in the 30-man team for the 1999 Rugby World Cup. Rassie played in all but one game during the World Cup, which saw the Springboks bow out in the semi-final, losing to eventual champions, Australia 27 – 21, after extra time.
In the third-place play-off, South Africa defeated New Zealand 22 – 18 to take third place. After leaving the Cats at the end of the 2001 Super 12 season and missing out on selection for the 2001 Tri-Nations Series, he returned to the Free State ahead of the 2001 Currie Cup.
Later that year Rassie was chosen for the Barbarians match against Australia, but later withdrew due to injury. After a stop-start season in 2003, after being brought in by the Stormers for their 2003 Super 12 season, he retired at the end of that season after a professional career lasting almost ten years.
Rassie Erasmus South Africa Rugby Coach
Rassie’s coaching profession began in 2004 after he became the head coach of his previous club, Free State Cheetahs, for the 2004 Vodacom Cup. In his first stint at coaching, Rassie led his side to the Semi-Finals of the Cup, only to lose to the Blue Bulls 23–20. He made the step up to Currie Cup, leading the Free State to glory during the 2005 season. It was the Cheetah’s first Cup title since 1976.
The following year, he led the Cheetahs into their debut season in the Super 14 competition, finishing in tenth place with five wins from thirteen. Later that year the Free State Cheetahs retained their Currie Cup title, however, they had to share the trophy with the Blue Bulls after the score remained even after extra time, 28–28, and no other criteria separating the teams.
After the 2007 Super 14 season, Rassie left the Cheetahs set up after being selected technical adviser to the Springboks ahead of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. However, his time was cut short, after he joined the Western Province set-up as director of rugby effective immediately ahead of their 2007 Currie Cup campaign.
Rassie was also named the new Stormers head coach for the 2008 Super 14 season, where he helped improve the side to narrowly miss out on play-off places in the semi-final – lifting the team from their tenth place in 2007 to fifth in 2008.
By mid-2009, Western Province and the Stormers revamped their structure, which saw Rassie become a Senior professional coach for the region, and Allister Coetzee introduced as head coach for the province and Super Rugby side.
With this new system, the region gained great success in 2010, with both the Stormers and Western Province progressing to the finals, only to lose to come runner-up in their respective tournaments. Whilst in 2011, the Stormers became the leading South African side, topping their conference making the semi-finals for a second consecutive year.
It was declared in April 2011, that Rassie will be part of the Springboks management team at the 2011 Rugby World Cup as a technical specialist. South Africa was knocked out by Australia in the quarter-finals, losing 9 – 11. Despite that he was meant to return to his duties with the Stormers and Western Province post World Cup, he quit the region in January 2012 to look for other coaching options.
After Heyneke Meyer was named as Peter de Villiers’ replacement in January 2012, Rassie was selected General Manager: High-Performance teams, in April of that year. Part of his role consists of acting as an assistant to Meyer when the Springboks are in training camps.
Rassie Erasmus Move overseas
It was confirmed in April 2016, that Rassie would be joining the Irish provincial side Munster as the Director of Rugby on a three-year contract, beginning on 1 July 2016. However, after the death of head coach Anthony Foley, Rassie took on the duties of both Director of Rugby and head coach for the remainder of the season.
Rassie led his side to the top of pool 1 in the European Rugby Champions Cup finishing in second seed overall to advance to the Quarter-finals. There they beat Toulouse, 41 – 16, before losing to Saracens 26 – 10 in the semi-finals. The 2016 – 17 Pro12 proved more prosperous, topping the table at the end of the regular season with 19 victories and defeating the Ospreys 23 – 3 in the semi-finals.
Despite going into the final favorites, Munster was convincingly beaten by the Scarlets in the final, losing 46 – 22 at the Aviva Stadium. He won the 2016 – 17 Pro12 Coach of the Season award on 7 May 2017, an honor that was given to him at the Guinness Pro12 Awards dinner in the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin.
Rassie Erasmus South Africa Director of Rugby
It was confirmed on June 30, 2017, that Rassie would be leaving Munster in December 2017 to become South Africa’s Director of Rugby, a position that has never been filled at SARU.
Rassie Erasmus Head coach of South Africa
In his first match in charge, Rassie gave thirteen players their first test cap, in a one-off match in Washington, D.C. against Wales, who won the test 22 – 20. A week later, Rassie secured his first win, a 42 – 39 win over England, during their three-test series.
The series title was clinched in the second test, with the Springboks winning 23 – 12, to secure a series victory. However, South Africa was unable to gain the clean-sweep, after losing the third test, 25 – 10.
Rassie led the Springboks to second, during the 2018 Rugby Championship, the highest they have been since 2014. The 2018 Championship saw South Africa win three games, including a 36 – 34 victory over New Zealand in Wellington.
This was South Africa’s first win in New Zealand since 2009, and South Africa came within moments of reclaiming the Freedom Cup in the final round. But a try by Ardie Savea in the dying moments of the game meant New Zealand retained the cup and won the match 32–30 in Pretoria.
The 2018 end-of-year tour for South Africa saw the team face mixed results; losing to England and Wales whilst beating France and Scotland. Following the tour, Rassie declared that after the 2019 World Cup he would cease as head coach and revert to solely his Director of Rugby role.
The 2019 Rugby Championship saw the Springboks claim their fourth Southern Hemisphere title, they’re first since the inception of the Rugby Championship and they’re first since 2009. This came on the back of victories over Australia and Argentina, and the first draw with New Zealand since 1994.
The 2019 Rugby World Cup, despite a loss to New Zealand in the group stages, saw South Africa claim one of their greatest victories by winning the title for the third time. An absolute decimation of England in the final, after grind-out victories over Japan and Wales in the knock-out stages, saw South Africa lift the Webb Ellis Cup in fine style in Tokyo.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rassie Erasmus
Who is Rassie Erasmus?
Rassie is an accomplished World Cup-winning South African rugby union coach and also a former international player. He is also the former Director of Rugby of the Irish provincial side Munster.
How old is Rassie Erasmus?
Rassie is a South African national born on November 5, 1972, in Despatch, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
How tall is Rassie Erasmus?
Rassie stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m).
Is Rassie Erasmus married?
Details about Rassie’s love life are still under review. We will let you know when he gets in a relationship or when we discover helpful information about his love life.
How much is Rassie Erasmus worth?
Rassie has a net worth of $1 million and $10 million dollars (Approx) as of 2021. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the sports industry.
How much does Rassie Erasmus make?
There are no details showing his annual or monthly earnings. His salary figures will be updated as soon as they are available from a reliable source.
Where does Rassie Erasmus live?
Because of security reasons, Rassie has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Rassie Erasmus dead or alive?
Rassie is still alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Rassie Erasmus Social Media Contacts
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- Facebook: Pending Update.
- Youtube: Pending Update.
- Tiktok: Pending Update.
- Website: Pending Update.
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