In a stunning revelation that has sparked conversations across the rugby world, former Springboks flyhalf and legend Naas Botha has made his stance crystal clear: . Botha's bold claim comes as Erasmus continues to lead South Africa through an unprecedented era of dominance, raising the question—
Botha voiced his thoughts during a Currie Cup event, where the conversation shifted towards the unstoppable success of the Springboks under Erasmus' guidance.
With two back-to-back World Cup titles and a victory against the British and Irish Lions, Erasmus has proven his coaching chops. Botha, clearly impressed, didn’t mince his words: “If he’s the best guy for the job, why should he go anywhere? Let him coach for the next 20 years.”
Rassie Erasmus took charge of the Springboks in 2018, following a series of underwhelming performances by the national team.
Since then, the South African rugby powerhouse has experienced a dramatic transformation. Not only did Erasmus lead the team to a historic Rugby World Cup victory in 2019, but he also repeated the feat in 2023, adding a fourth star to the Bok jersey.
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