Rassie Erasmus

Johan "Rassie" Erasmus (born 5 November 1972 in Despatch, Eastern Cape) is a South African rugby union coach and former player, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in world rugby . He began his elite playing career with Free State in 1994 and went on to represent the Cats, Golden Lions and Stormers in Super Rugby, earning 36 caps for the Springboks between 1997 and 2001 . He was part of the South Africa squad that won the 1998 Tri Nations and played at the 1999 Rugby World Cup, where the Springboks finished third . Known for his innovative approach even as a player, he…