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YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 02: Eddie Jones, Head Coach of England (L) shakes hands with Rassie Erasmus, Head Coach of South Africa prior to during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final between England and South Africa at International Stadium Yokohama on November 02, 2019 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Rassie front-runner to replace Jones as England boss

Rassie Erasmus is the odds-on favourite among five contenders to succeed Eddie Jones as England head coach, according to bookmakers.

Rassie Erasmus during the Springboks Press Conference on 24 January 2020 at Southern Sun Hotel, Pretoria , Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix

Rassie, SA Rugby request public hearing

Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby have requested that their independent misconduct hearing be made public to ensure that there is transparency in the disciplinary process.

South African Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus (2nd L) is congratulated at the end of the second rugby union Test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions at The Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town on July 31, 2021. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP) (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)

Rassie responds to misconduct hearing date

South Africa’s director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has tactfully responded to World Rugby’s confirmation of the date for his independent disciplinary hearing.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 14: South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus (r) greets Warren Gatland before the match between South Africa A and the British and Irish Lions at Cape Town Stadium on July 14, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Rassie video outcome will be a first for rugby

Rassie Erasmus’ hour-long video was a standout feature from a Boks-Lions tour that was extraordinary in so many ways, writes former Springbok STEFAN TERBLANCHE. The 2021 British & Irish Lions series will be remembered as a tour of many firsts. For one, it went ahead during arguably the most unsettling and uncertain times for many of us, not only in the… Read more →

Erasmus could face strong charges this week

World Rugby is reportedly set to present formal charges against Rassie Erasmus this week for a breach of Regulation 18, which covers misconduct, after which SA Rugby will have an opportunity to assess and respond. You may also like

Rassie Erasmus, Director of Rugby during the Second Test of the 2021 British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour between South Africa and BI Lions at Cape Town Stadium on 31 July 2021 ©BackpagePix

‘Rassie is not responsible for video leak’

The saga surrounding the Rassie Erasmus video, in which he criticised match officials during the Lions series, has taken a twist after his lawyer said he was not responsible for posting the video on social media. You may also like

Rassie to face independent misconduct hearing

World Rugby has confirmed Rassie Erasmus and SA Rugby will face an independent misconduct hearing for comments regarding match-official performance during the Test series between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions. You may also like

Erasmus: Playing in Europe is definitely the ambition

Director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has made it clear that it remains the ultimate ambition for SA Rugby’s top sides to play at Europe’s highest level. You may also like

Rassie: It was a full-on team effort

A year after their stunning 32-12 win over England in the World Cup final, Rassie Eramus and five Springbok players reflect on the match, the ensuing celebrations and what the triumph meant. You may also like

Erasmus linked to England top job

Rassie Erasmus has reportedly held talks with the English RFU to discuss the possibility of replacing Eddie Jones as England head coach. You may also like