As a Kiwi I have nothing but respect for Rassie, the man is well-spoken, articulate, and clearly a great leader. The Springboks are very lucky to have him!

@PaulWatsonM

8 ай бұрын

Rassie is highly intelligent but he's rougher than Shrek the wild sheep of New Zealand and I wouldn't let him past my front door.

@charlmarais5142

8 ай бұрын

With a bottle of brandy 😂

@graemeditchburn4220

8 ай бұрын

​@@PaulWatsonMhe's still sore from the 1999 SF

We must amend the constitution to keep Rassie as the coach 🏉🏉

Just love Rassie's interviews, man he is from a different planet, you never know what version of Rassie is going to pitch up...😅

@abeabrahams1151

8 ай бұрын

😢

@PaulWatsonM

8 ай бұрын

Straight face called England a speed bump. Said Argentina on their day can do in the Kiwis. Yoh! I would never party with Rassie, every shot could be my last.

@gidionvisser6914

8 ай бұрын

Respectfully he’s very obviously on the spectrum.

@vantheman7068

8 ай бұрын

The spectrum of awesomeness right?

@sportrocdoc2237

8 ай бұрын

​@@gidionvisser6914do not disrespect our coach! He is a genius.

Englishman here, I like Rassie. He isn't just an excellent coach, he has a touch of class now too. We know the boks are the favourites but whoever you play, you respect your opponent. Rassie understands that.

@michaelhansen6141

8 ай бұрын

So true buddy, England will definitely give us a game that's a given. May the best team win! 💯BOKS!

@philipbritz3485

8 ай бұрын

Another epic mouth watering heart stopping pulsating clash.

@moli4253

8 ай бұрын

Will he a very tough one. Good luck to you lads

@KlipDriftCoke

8 ай бұрын

England is the only NH country on the highest plateau right now which has humbled many Irish pubs in South Africa so well done England. This RWC has definitely baked some of the best humble pies and looking forward to that semi..

@donovan7177

8 ай бұрын

Saturday is definitely not a foregone conclusion. Your boys are going to bring their absolute best and I think its going to be close

I don't want this guy to leave the boks

@dcmj3798

8 ай бұрын

just remember its best not to stick around so long you go from hero to enemy, all the best from england for this saturday! im sure it will be a good game

@elialvah

8 ай бұрын

@@dcmj3798No Rassie is an exception. He can stick around until he becomes the enemy especially if the Boks go back to back. Even if things go awry he’s most likely to strategize us out of any muck. I trust him most with the player turnover and rebuild that we will have to undergo now after this WC. And as far as SA history and politics he’s a natural fit and manager of those complexities because he has demonstrated he’s a willing advocate of transformation, not an arrogant obstructionist who provokes government officials to get antsy and vocal. He ticks so many boxes. SA Rugby *must* keep him at any cost.

@mvumenimzimela3590

8 ай бұрын

Only Boks can leave Rassie.

@KlipDriftCoke

8 ай бұрын

All South Africans I know absolutely love this guy. He is a supreme genius and is doing more than just evolving our high standard of rugby. Rassie is a true legend for this great nation.

@lebumoloi

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, he mustn't

Rassie never flush the toilet. He simply scares the shit out of it

@cherylmoss3632

8 ай бұрын

These comments are hilarious.

@princemukokowondo

8 ай бұрын

Gold😂😂😂😂

Rassie, has a naughty glint in his eyes. I love his smile when he answers the press. Thank you so much for what you have done for our Country and our Bokke. So very very proud. 🎉Marlene a very proud South African.

@davidpearn2484

8 ай бұрын

Thanks Rassie from world rugby top man 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

When Rassie arrives late for press conference, journalists have to apologize for being early.

@ThunderCat_za

8 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@davidpeters3857

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@jckriek6477

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂 South African Chuck Norris

@interestedbystander196

8 ай бұрын

​@@jckriek6477 Chuck Norris can only Chuck Norris because Rassie allowed it...

@thabelongwenya4666

8 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

We must remember to give Jaques Nienaber & the other coaches credit as well, they are a genius team. 👏👏👍👍

@AJ-lw1cp

8 ай бұрын

Stick was the backline coach under Rassie's predecessor Allistair Coetzee, and that was a disastrous run. The other coaches might contribute but Rassie is the brains behind the whole operation and gives direction.

@REL-420

8 ай бұрын

​@@AJ-lw1cpyeah and theres no doubt that because of it, stick has become a fantastic coach and upped his game

@thandomatutu3731

8 ай бұрын

Then Franco Smith came in as backline coach and was also an absolute disaster @@AJ-lw1cp but is now better so people do improve.

@janevanreenen8768

8 ай бұрын

Dream Team💪🏻

@itistrue101

8 ай бұрын

weird that Foster and Nienaber get no love. Schmidt and Rassie get all the cred. I can kind of understand Nienaber not get any love, he hasn't won a single RC, but Foster won 4 from 4.

he’s hilarious. basically gets the media to ask him to read the SA version of the eng team. and so he does … job done … beautiful!

What a classy guy, as an England fan, really appreciate his comments on the team when asked about NZ at the start there. I wouldn’t even blame him for being confident that they would crush England haha, but he showed humility. Top coach.

Not one international coach answers the questions in full providing facts and context like Rassie! He is pure class not afraid to address the players and give specific answers. Refreshing.

@maryjooste6161

8 ай бұрын

He is really a asset to South Africa

@kairakuwaeldreor3868

8 ай бұрын

Right up to the point he lied about not cynically using the HIA and front row replacement protocols to rest and rotate players during the match. Don't get me wrong. The protocols are what they are, and there is a gulf between intent and the letter of the law. He gamed it to their best advantage

@michellerobertson3268

8 ай бұрын

@@kairakuwaeldreor3868 you have absolutely no proof that he lied. Wow.

@mahlohonoloferguson2884

8 ай бұрын

​@@kairakuwaeldreor3868nyou cant expect him to talk about that.

@mahlohonoloferguson2884

8 ай бұрын

​@@kairakuwaeldreor3868nyou cant expect him to talk about that.

As a French craving for a first WC trophy the defeat is a pain. But looking at this video with such an inspiring coach gives also some perspective. All the best to the springboks !

Rassie took a lie detector test and the machine confessed everything.

@teuilagracetualaulelei1609

8 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@Byron-Howes

8 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣 better to be honest

@user-pr2pt5vm1j

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂

When Alexander Bell invented the telephone he already had a missed call from Rassie

The only time Rassie Erasmus was wrong was when he thought he had made a mistake.

@thabelongwenya4666

8 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@douwsteyn423

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@burtonjacobs5407

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@Byron-Howes

8 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Rassie doesn't mow the lawn, he dares the grass to grow.

Rassie is giving England nothing but respect and I love that. May the best on the day win.

Love that they made him guess England side. If he gets it wrong, they wonder whether they made the right call. If he gets it right they second guess themselves and either think about a change or just resign themselves that they are beaten.

@asezangozo1914

8 ай бұрын

Genius move!!!

@cherylmoss3632

8 ай бұрын

He encouraged them to ask him . A big lovely invitation. He then gleefully obliged.

Rassie can kill two stones with one bird.

@davidpearn2484

8 ай бұрын

I've said that saying for years 😂😂😂

@Thetruthshallsetyoufree-

8 ай бұрын

😂

@Byron-Howes

8 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣 that how he do it unfortunately but fortunately

This is my first Rugby Press Conference to watch in full because Rassie is that guy.

Exciting times , and Rassie is so right you cant think of a final when we have England to play ahead, it is a important game and we should focus on it

@2011hwalker

8 ай бұрын

England have a big physical team, their pack is fit and their best players are healthy. Boks will win but it wont be easy.

One of the biggest rugby minds in world rugby.

RASSIE!!! your humility, compassion, patriotism and composure in front of the worlds press!!! great Job

@lukekearns5260

8 ай бұрын

Wayne Barnes.... Wayne Barnes Wife...

Very informative answers given by Rassie. Also demonstrating respect for England. Note also how much detail he has on hand about players and teams; impressive

Why does Rassie look like a naughty little shit already, literally 12s in? I love it haha, like he about to prank that entire crowd 🤣

Man is more than a bit special. United this incredibly diverse team absolutely. ❤

Rassie doesn't sweat. He makes his skin cry

Rassie will never get a heart attack because his heart isn't stupid enough to attack him.

@cherylmoss3632

8 ай бұрын

NicoSanchez. You made me lol. And thats some achievement.

@zintlemalgas9023

8 ай бұрын

😂😅😂😂😂😂😂😂

@thabangholejane6388

8 ай бұрын

Yeah I laughed!😂 👍🏽

@jessearries5113

8 ай бұрын

😂😂

@freewilly5550

8 ай бұрын

😂

When Neill Armstrong took his first step on the moon he saw Rassie sitting on a rock smoking his cigar 🚬

the look Rassie gave the reporter after the HiA questions... bone chilling... 20:50

@187K42

8 ай бұрын

For sure, you could see the dislike in the stare.

@Vargolis

8 ай бұрын

english reporter with a low blow trying to get in his head. Rassie was fuming

@barnabyd1

8 ай бұрын

Me thinks Andy from The Guardian just bricked himself

@camillao2793

8 ай бұрын

And you can be damned sure that Rassie keeps receipts 🤣. What nobhead that journalist is!

@Vargolis

8 ай бұрын

@@camillao2793 agreed it was a dick move but he was not wrong. Nienaber admitted that they were utilising the HIA system to test players

What an amazing man Rassie is, he is humble honourable and respectful to the core, he is an awesome Rugby coach and is one of the best Rugby minds of all time, and hall of fame member through and through😃😃. This world cup has been awesome to watch full of excitement and drama, amazing, not long now till all the guys can get a rest!!!

First time I've really listened to him other than his rants from a few years back; what a likeable, articulate & astute man. SA are lucky to have him.

@diogeneslantern18

8 ай бұрын

He went about it wrongly (how does one do it correctly?) but I mam of the firm belief that he did it for the good of the game as a whole. Consistency gives all the coaches and players (regardless of the teams) confidence that their preparation won't be sullied by bullshit officiating. The man lives and loves the sport of rugby and wants it to be the best version of what it can be - although that doesn't mean he is a Saint either - until the rules _are_ changed for the better, he will use every loophole to SA's advantage.

Rassie my boss 😎 give this man a bells 🎉🇿🇦🙌

@berylbarry9825

8 ай бұрын

He definitely deserves 2 Bells.... 🎉🎉❤❤

@asezangozo1914

8 ай бұрын

No no no. Klipdrift and cola, met jys JA, met jys!!!

Not much gets past Rassie…. always so well informed in respect of goings on with competitors.. truly professional… and he is ours🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

I'm English and reckon Rassie is class. SA are always a world class side, but have this extra special aura now he's so involved. I couldn't believe what they did to that French squad... i'm not sure any other side would have been able to respond the way they did to such an onslaught - they matched it, played ridiculously good rugby, and downed the hosts. Safe to say I am shitting my pants about Saturday!

Rassie looked at the sun...the sun went blind.

Rassie once heard nothing can kill him so he tracked down nothing and killed it.

@waynerockman1242

8 ай бұрын

Are we talking rugby here??

@ThunderCat_za

8 ай бұрын

@@waynerockman1242 no, we are talking about this nuanced thing called humour. You won't get it.

@assoluttogamerx

8 ай бұрын

@@ThunderCat_za 😂🍺

@freewilly5550

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@Byron-Howes

8 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Love how they planted that question on English team with uncle Rassie ready with his notes 😂

He keeps it simple and honest

Rassie is the only man who can drop kick a bowling ball.

There’s that sparkle in his eye again… naming a possible England team😉 Rassie the Guru❤️

Great coach and leader! From a New Zealander

Sport and competing is wonderful. You learn to lose but you learn to understand the love we have for eachother through loving warfare! .. sport for kids at a young age is so good, they will benefit more than you will ever realise...will be a good game 🇿🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Love how excited he was when he read out the England team😂

@lunsas

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@JulianFerguson

8 ай бұрын

I feel like it's all mind games

@jessearries5113

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 there's levels to this

@ryannewborn5700

8 ай бұрын

100% games. He knew when he gave the Journos some stats they were gonna ask him to name the English side... Job done

@diogeneslantern18

8 ай бұрын

@@JulianFerguson obviously. It can be a façade of 'knowing' something, it can be misdirection, or it can be nothing at all. Rassie has been a troll since the 2000s.

Other coaches are defensive or guarded in their comments. Rassie is always up front and straight. His honesty and clarity is refreshing. Looking forward to AB Bokke final. Go Rassie.

Ghost sit around camp fires telling each other Rassie stories.

Did rassie just announce the England team😂

@gillianfortune570

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, he baited the journo to ask lol

Top man Rassie … thank you for honesty… no cheap shots … rugby man to the core 👍👍👍 Jamie England

Did he just name the England team and notify England that we are aware of their drop strategy…

South Africa is truly blessed to have this man as a coach.

As an Englishman I love Rassie! The only way we can beat SA is by coming up with a completely unforeseen game plan and scoring early. Before SA gets in the comments and says you're going to smash us. We all know you're clear favourites. But we still have hope and are looking forward to the game. Proud of where England has come from! As a team completely written off with completely new coaching staff only a few months out of the tournament and everyone saying we wouldn't even get past the groups.

@asezangozo1914

8 ай бұрын

But the English did that too themselves, Eddie knew how to make England tick at the right time. Funny enough Eddie had the same pattern of result prior to the 2019 RWC look at what he did then by shocking New Zealand in the semis. The English need to understand one thing the years between world cups are for building and sharpen your tools yes you are supposed to experiment. I remember when Eddie lost a series in South Africa prior to the 2019 the English talked about firing him then, and it was almost certain he would be out after the world cup, he gets England to a final the tone changes. I am pretty sure England would have been a better team than it is right now

@ElijahMan2633

8 ай бұрын

Springbok fan here, doubt it will be a “smash”. Anything can happen at this stage of a tournament.

@jeandenysschen5269

8 ай бұрын

The ball can bounce any direction. That's the nature of the game. Good luck to you guys

@donovan7177

8 ай бұрын

Most of the South Africans I know (Johannesburg) do not consider the semi a foregone conclusion. Its going to be a hard and close game, no doubt about it. The Boks will need to give their absolute best and not get cocky.

@flinfaraday1821

8 ай бұрын

I'm actually quite nervous for the Boks. The English are not the same as 5 games ago, and this is World Cup. Anything can happen when 2 top teams play each other.

Great press conference Rassie, you are a credit to your nation and your team is a great team that exemplifies what rugby is all about, but as a long time rugby fan and a proud Englishman, I have to disagree with the people that say the final is all about SA and the all blacks, 2 great teams but NOT unbeatable, i don't know who will win on Sat my beloved england or SA but a great englishman once said: lost causes are the only things worth fighting for.., come on England prove them all wrong I will and our country will be proud of you no matter what happens, love and respect to SA, All blacks and Argentina and may the best team win

@waynejune-bp8dh

8 ай бұрын

True words, we all know rugby isn't played on paper and as a Bok supporter I'm nervous facing England. England is going to play with heart and have a bone to pick, they sure have the players to do it. Beating the English have that extra sweet taste for us😁but it's going to take a special performance. Good luck!

@robharris5317

8 ай бұрын

@@waynejune-bp8dh cheers buddy you too😀😀

@rupertengland

8 ай бұрын

As a Boy supporter, I absolutely agree that it will be a close match

Rassie is so into fine detail he tells the opposition they’re singing their national anthem wrong..

Rassie would make a great poker player because he can openly and honestly discuss his hand and you still have no idea exactly what's in it ...

Rassie has shown the world what a clever tactician he is world rugby should really look at including him in there structures.

@susanvanhemert7543

8 ай бұрын

You are right, but they are too jealous

@davidpearn2484

8 ай бұрын

No they wouldn't do that Rassie is head and shoulders above anyone at world rugby.

He is the best at planting seeds of doubt in the opposition minds.. just selected Eng team publicly…now over to you borthwick

@susanvanhemert7543

8 ай бұрын

😂Brilliant, what a masterful stroke and bit of tactics

@isitwasit8756

8 ай бұрын

@@susanvanhemert7543 you can't help but love the way he goes about his business .. while some are already saying boks have played their final and won't be able to produce the same intensity they did against France in semi with eng.. rassie just picked England's team and already plotting their downfall..

@trimad6128

8 ай бұрын

I think England and the rest of the rugby world know how he works but entertaining all the same😁

@dulls8475

8 ай бұрын

How does that affect England in any way?

Shots fired with that HIA question. 😅

Rassie can sleep 8 hours in 20 minutes

If read Rassie's new book, you will understand better his way of thinkng. What a genius!

Don't write England off. Remember the All Blacks were expected to win against them back in 2019. They're capable of pulling one out of the bag when it counts.

🤣🤣🤣 He came to read out the England match squad. 😂😂😂

You never see a coach give so much in an interview. Love the honesty and transparency. Good on ya Rassie!

Rassie once said to the team: "He who pushes piano down mineshaft get tone of A flat Miner..."

Have to hand it to the ad agency that is flighting an ad featuring a young schoolboy Erasmus with his clutch of questionable flashlights. His buddy says “Keep them, you ‘ll find a use for them someday”! Only problem - no idea what “product” was being sold other than rugby, the Boks and Rassie.

@janevanreenen8768

8 ай бұрын

Loved it…

Such a lekker oke. Humble, but with a naughty spark in his eye.

Tactically we outplayed the French in that second half, they had the advantage and didn't hurt us as much as they should have. They made very crucial mistakes in the second half, the pressure got to them big time. The scrum in our own 22, for me that was a stroke of genius, the charge down really made a huge difference considering the final score. I know England will be tough, but the psychological side of the game I feel will break them. It will be a good game no doubt. I also feel people shouldn't underestimate the Argentina team, they are really a dark horse for me.

@anthonyr587

8 ай бұрын

England don't have an identity and are rebuilding their entire game. We won't be anything to worry about. I think we will fire Borthwick in the next year and make a play for Farrell. What he has done in Ireland has been phenomenal. England are a total mess at the moment, if they manage to somehow beat SA hell will freeze over.

@jeremyreid9582

8 ай бұрын

🤔

@interestedbystander196

8 ай бұрын

The Pumas are a SERIOUSLY good rugby team. Not sure why the whole narrative is about NZ in the final. Argentina are well capable of beating the All Blacks. They have made semis at least four times IIRC, yet everyone seems to be surprised when they do.

We cannot replace him, we cannot ..

@gonzasegura5022

8 ай бұрын

Is it mandatory to replace him after RWC?

@melusishange3471

8 ай бұрын

@@gonzasegura5022No, I heard something about Jack leaving or something after World Cup. I thought maybe Uncle Rassie is also preparing his exit

I love Rassie. What a legend. I'd say his chilled demeanour is indicative of a guy who knows he's going to put at least 50-60 points on us at the weekend! No need to get overly excited about this one. Two different levels colliding, although there's a small chance we raise our game and scrap for something almost respectable, our only virtue being our willingness to war.

@rupertengland

8 ай бұрын

As a Bok supporter, I believe it's going to be a close match. England know how to compete, they have the talent and the tactical nous to make this a serious contest. Also it's an opportunity for them to exact revenge!

@drunkensailor112

8 ай бұрын

​@@rupertenglandof course it's not going to be close. It wasn't even close in the 2019 final when england was much stronger

Rassie for President and while you at it can you please help out the Proteas 😂😂😂😂

@thinusdebeer8266

8 ай бұрын

😂my goodness, was that a upset

@waheedakhan3934

8 ай бұрын

My daughter said the same thing after watching the Proteas lose to the Netherlands 😂

@ashleygahl3638

8 ай бұрын

Proteas is giving the country stress

@moby4679

8 ай бұрын

Was thinking the same thing.

This man is a rugby genius.

What a bloody master!!!! 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

Rassie gets respect and he didn't ask for it...Go Allblacks!

Rassie is just such a genuine guy. Love him

This guy is President material 😅

One of Rassies greatest moves was to recognise what a great captain Siya would be. They received a lot of flak, but they have proven their critics wrong, ignomably, toe-cringingly wrong.

@MVAS12314

8 ай бұрын

I was one of those critics, and I've never been as happy to be proven wrong.

@mikescudder4621

8 ай бұрын

Siya is the man....

@interestedbystander196

8 ай бұрын

* ignobly or * ignominiously

@oo-DAN-oo

8 ай бұрын

I second that... A man to whom men look up to... A man whom can lead men... That is who Siya is🎉🎉🎉

@mikescudder4621

8 ай бұрын

@@oo-DAN-oo An actual African and a bloody good bloke.

Love Rassie, building England up, and rightly so, they are a massive threat to any team in a knock out game. Also rain is forecast.......maybe back to 7-1 and grind them down? I think Esterhuizen, Moodie, Kleyn, Jasper will get a run. Willie will sit, Jesse also needs a break, probably De Lende also

Love you to bits Rassie 😊

Fucken love this guy 😂🇿🇦

Nothing but respect for Rassie. A true legend.

Very petty question about the HIA... Rassie gave him a look that said "Catch me outside" 😅

This man is a class act

The depth and detail Rassie goes into, is very Pep Guardiola. They are cut from the same cloth on how their approach is constant evolution and pushing boundaries.

This was a great Podcast to watch.

The say Napoleon was the greatest strategist but he never managed to conquer Europe like Rassie.

@DarioOle-tp5tp

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@LucrismLukas

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@Calmdown1354

8 ай бұрын

Wellington whooped Napoleon's ass!! 😂

@chicky86-bu3po

8 ай бұрын

​@@Calmdown1354Twickenham sunk your egos 😂

@Calmdown1354

8 ай бұрын

@@chicky86-bu3po nah not really, still there 😂

We certainly deserve to win this world cup! Good luck to your team sir.

@cedric7936

8 ай бұрын

Like in 1995 you steal the WC. The referee, o my god, 10 scandalous decisions against France.

Rassie is the only person who can devide by zero

@jamespetersen6419

8 ай бұрын

Bro, take a day off. I.E. leave one comment and STFU.

@waynerockman1242

8 ай бұрын

Meaning??

@speculatorsaul9872

8 ай бұрын

Undefined 😉

@jen8063

8 ай бұрын

​@@waynerockman1242😆

@ThunderCat_za

8 ай бұрын

@@waynerockman1242 404 error: sense of humor not found

Pity I can't hear the questions

No wonder he looks happy- playing England in the semis.

@susanvanhemert7543

8 ай бұрын

😂😮😊

Maybe I'm crazy and it's just me but there's this fire in his Eyes. It gives an undeniable aura to Rassie that the boks have a point to PROVE. You almost can't see the the white in his eyes🤣😬

We so proud of you all and boks. Rassie you was and are still one of my favorites. Lets not under estimate England. It is going to be tough go go boks

When Rassie came to the press conference, Chuck Norris took a knee…

@susanvanhemert7543

8 ай бұрын

😮😅😅

That was a really tacky question about the HIA manipulation.

@kurtjetson1284

8 ай бұрын

Rassie handled it well.

@diogeneslantern18

8 ай бұрын

Pommy media.

True great wonderful inspiring person

Humble coach not big headed respects opposition but he as a plan that no one knows

We are Rassie warriors 😊😊

YAS RASSIE ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Genius at work

So glad he made this change in approach. This plus the attacking play make South Africa so much better to watch as well as more likely to win games and this World Cup. He is making history in the right way.

Feels like Rassie and Klopp went to the same manager universe..