{"id":43641,"date":"2025-12-01T11:26:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T11:26:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=43641"},"modified":"2025-12-01T11:26:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-01T11:26:06","slug":"rassie-erasmus-extend-springbok-contract-2031","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2025\/12\/01\/rassie-erasmus-extend-springbok-contract-2031\/","title":{"rendered":"Rassie Erasmus to extend Springbok contract to 2031?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Springboks concluded the 2025 Test season with 12 wins out of 14 Tests during the year, equalling the record for the most tries in a season with 81 (set in 2007 in a 17-test programme) for a record average of 5,78 tries per Test.<\/p>\n<p>This successful season included the successful defence of the Rugby Championship title, as well as a second successive unbeaten Outgoing Tour to Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Now, with the Test season over, it\u2019s understood that SA Rugby will look to sit down with Rassie Erasmus to accelerate contract negotiations.<\/p>\n<p>Erasmus remains under contract until at least the 2027 World Cup,\u00a0but there is reported willingness to secure an extension for him and his coaching team until 2031, when the global showpiece will be staged in the USA.<\/p>\n<p>Talks between SA Rugby and Erasmus\u2019 representatives began after the Springboks defended the Rugby Championship title,\u00a0but these were placed on hold until the November internationals were done and dusted.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rassie-erasmus-is-arguably-already-the-greatest-springbok-coach-of-all-time\">Rassie Erasmus is arguably already the greatest Springbok coach of all time<\/h2>\n<p>The double World Cup winning coach has been involved in 89 Tests with the Springboks as director of rugby and head coach since taking charge in 2018 \u2013 winning 64 of them (72%).<\/p>\n<p>A key factor in the negotiations for an extension will revolve around the fact that Erasmus would also want to ensure he can retain the services of his trusted coaching staff,\u00a0but that is not expected to be an issue considering the success of the team.<\/p>\n<p>The Springboks were congratulated by Mark Alexander, the President of SA Rugby, on Monday for an outstanding 2025 season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOn behalf of SA Rugby, I extend our heartfelt congratulations to Rassie Erasmus, Siya Kolisi, the Springbok coaches, management team and the entire squad for their outstanding performances over the past year,\u201d said Alexander.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour sacrifices, dedication and unwavering commitment have once again united our nation and inspired millions. The Springboks have not only delivered excellence on the field, but have also carried themselves with dignity and humility off it \u2013 serving as true ambassadors of South Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Alexander lauded the Boks \u2013 who returned to South Africa from Europe on Monday after winning all five Tests in November \u2013 for their resilience, discipline and teamwork.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe salute the coaches, management and every player for the role you have played in strengthening the Springbok legacy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour efforts have elevated South Africa\u2019s standing on the global stage and reminded us all of the power of rugby and sport to bring people together.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis not only defines our rugby heritage, but it\u2019s a reminder that the Springbok jersey represents more than sport; it embodies unity, hope and the pride of our people.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-current-management-team\"><strong>Current\u00a0management team:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Head Coach: Rassie Erasmus<br \/>General Manager: Charles Wessels<br \/>Assistant Coaches: Tony Brown, Deon Davids, Jerry Flannery, Daan Human, Felix Jones, Mzwandile Stick<br \/>Mobi-Unit Coach: Duane Vermeulen\u00a0<br \/>Head of Athletic Performance: Andy Edwards\u00a0<br \/>Laws and Discipline Advisor: Jaco Peyper<br \/>Performance Analyst: Paddy Sullivan\u00a0<br \/>Technical Analyst: Lindsay Weyer<br \/>Sport Scientist: Sebastian Prim\u00a0<br \/>Team Doctor: Dr Jerome Lehlogonolo Mampane<br \/>Physiotherapists: Dr Anuerin Robyn, Lance Lemmetjies<br \/>Logistics Manager: JJ Fredericks\u00a0<br \/>Operations Manager: Zintsika Tashe<br \/>Media Manager: Zeena Isaacs van Tonder<br \/>Dietician: Robyn Moore<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#Rassie #Erasmus #extend #Springbok #contract<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Springboks concluded the 2025 Test season with 12 wins out of 14 Tests during the year, equalling the record&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":43642,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-43641","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mzansi"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43641","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43641"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43641\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43643,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43641\/revisions\/43643"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43642"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43641"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43641"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43641"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}