Acting
Rassie Erasmus
Born
1972-11-05 (53)
Place of birth
Despatch, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Known for
Acting
Credits
2 titles
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 famously travelled with a computer and printer on tour in the late 1990s to analyse opposition . After …
Known for
5.0Chasing the Sun is a powerful SuperSport documentary made in collaboration with the Springboks and tells the rousing tale of their path to redemption and World Cup glory in 2019.
Chasing the Sun
2020
NRAn enthralling documentary delving into the life and career of Johan "Rassie" Erasmus, one of rugby's most iconic figures. Divided into chronological chapters — from a young boy dreaming of playing for Despatch, through his Springbok playing career, to his groundbreaking tenure as coach and Director of Rugby — the film traces a maverick whose unorthodox approach transformed player selection and tactics. Exploring Rassie's upbringing during apartheid, the seeds of his rugby obsession, and personal struggles along the way, it chronicles how he turned down Springbok captaincy, worked his way up through coaching ranks, and ultimately summoned all his knowledge to address self-belief, patriotism, transformation and meritocracy — delivering South Africa's third Rugby World Cup victory in 2019. Featuring footage, photos and interviews with coaches, journalists and media personalities, this compelling biopic offers a window into the proud South African's life story and hard-earned fairytale.
Rassie: The Official Film
2022