Rassie Erasmus has lauded South Africans for their unwavering support of the Springboks during the first two Tests of the Rugby Championship in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
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In a two-part video shared on X – where he features footage from the Springboks’ recent open training session in Belhar, where more than 5-thousand Capetonians showed their support, Erasmus captioned:
“We appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts knowing that our supporters and fans always have our backs covered when “royalty” and “Sirs” have a go at our team and country!!”
This was in reference to his ongoing war-of-words with former Scotland coach and fierce critic, Matt Williams.
Part 1 : We appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts knowing that our
supporters and fans always have our backs covered when “royalty” and “Sirs” have a go at our team and country!! Danko pic.twitter.com/tIdgSOtYGk
— Johan Erasmus (@RassieRugby) August 24, 2025
On the second video, Erasmus simply says:
“South Africans are flippen yster! Danko”
Part 2: South Africans are flippen yster! Danko pic.twitter.com/ZLd4I0jgsr
— Johan Erasmus (@RassieRugby) August 24, 2025
Photo: Floris van Schouwenburg/Gallo Images
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