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SA Rugby statement: Rassie Erasmus hospitalised

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SA Rugby have revealed that Springboks director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been hospitalised following a freak accident in which he has burned his hands.

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Erasmus is currently recuperating in a hospital after undergoing a medical procedure to treat chemical burns. The burns were the result of a freak accident involving a potent detergent product. Despite the incident, Erasmus remains in good health and is on the mend.

A statement reads: “Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, is recovering in hospital following a medical procedure for chemical burns sustained in a freak accident using a powerful detergent product. He is otherwise in good health and expects to return to full-time working within weeks.”

The South African rugby community has rallied in support of Erasmus, expressing their wishes for a swift recovery.

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Soliloquin 4 minutes ago
Should Fabien Galthie take the hint from UBB's bullfighters?

Thanks for that article.

One thing that has changed is that while Ntamack’s offensive game has regressed - cleaning up his knee this summer hasn’t changed much - Jalibert has improved his defense. His defensive save at the end of the game shows he’s working on it (he has training sessions with a XIII defensive specialist).



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PMcD 28 minutes ago
What Tony Johnson is hearing about the vacant All Blacks assistant role

I think Marx is in a league of his own at hooker but it’s a tight call thereafter. Montoya has played so well for the last 3 years (so consistent) but Codie is class and is similar to Sheehan in so many way, so it’s not as if there is a lack gulf in class with him there.

I think 6|2 bench is the key. I know Razor hasn’t gone there but the rest of the world have moved on and he’s falling behind. I think it will make a difference when they go in that direction (it’s inevitable).



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JS 38 minutes ago
What Tony Johnson is hearing about the vacant All Blacks assistant role

I agree they can certainly improve and moving JB to 15 may be part of the solution but with naholo and Narawa they do have other options waiting in the wings.

The 6-2 with Blackadder and Lakai in the mix with Vaai at 6 is also v tempting.



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PMcD 50 minutes ago
What Tony Johnson is hearing about the vacant All Blacks assistant role

I understand your argument JS but I would probably say the following:

World Class - Taylor, Savea, Roigard, J Barrett & W Jordan



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RG 55 minutes ago
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Ah yes 5th versus 49th. What a lovely gift. Perhaps they could start with teams ranked below 35?

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GodOfFriedChicken 1 hour ago
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Blackadder in the black jersey last year didn’t get in anywhere near enough rucks for a loose forward and is guaranteed to get injured and miss significant game time every year. He’s a waste of a roster spot and better off on standby for occasional games rather than being a regular member of the squad where he’s expected to be there for the whole season.

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Icefarrow 1 hour ago
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Wellington Stadium mainly. Too big to justify attendance numbers. Only really fills up during finals, and the Hurricanes rarely get home finals.

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PMcD 1 hour ago
What Tony Johnson is hearing about the vacant All Blacks assistant role

If you go of their registered height and weight:

Frizzell 1.95cm 108 kg



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DG 1 hour ago
Top 100 Rugby Players 2025

Maybe you can contribute next year.

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GP 2 hours ago
All Blacks: How the forwards depth rates against Razor's four deep project

Ethan Blackadder should have been picked ahead of Jacobsen and Finau after his efforts in helping the Crusaders get the title. Cullen Grace , his team mate is another. Sam Darry needs more chances, his form for the Blues last year and Canterbury this year suggest he needs a chance.Canterbury and Crusaders lock Jamie Hannah has had a great year. High work rate , great skills. Great he made the NZ 15. As pointed out , Corey Kellow was stunning before injury for Canterbury, must be looked at. Paddy T will be welcomed back , he was missed.

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Jordon 2 hours ago
NZR bail out Hurricanes as club's financial structure gets major overhaul

Increased costs and falling revenue, made worse by having very few home finals games over the last several years. Using the high performance facility is one increased cost, as is the hurricanes poua and let’s face it no one watches women's rugby so its just a money pit. Heavy losses over the last 3 years have coincided with the establishment of the poua. Could be other things. I’m just speculating

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JS 2 hours ago
What Tony Johnson is hearing about the vacant All Blacks assistant role

Coaching certainly matters but what the NZ public clearly don’t understand is that it is not 2011-2015. NZ don’t have the players!

SA are clearly no 1 with incredible depth but you can throw a blanket over France NZ Eng Ireland.



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Johan Langebaan 2 hours ago
Experienced commentator weighs in on Eben Etzebeth's verdict

Really Leo? Surely a game is a game and there is no rational basis for differentiating between internationals and club games. We as Saffas are by no means claiming victimhood. Its our accusers and detractors who are. Trying by any means to extend the EE ban beyond the designated period specifically to incorporate internationals only seems suspiciously like an attempt to deny Etsebeth's talents to the Boks does it not? There seems no other rational explanation for it?

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SC 2 hours ago
What Tony Johnson is hearing about the vacant All Blacks assistant role

There is no way Frizell/Cane/Savea with Papalii is smaller and less powerful than Parker/Lakai/Savea with Sititi.

Any gain in size and power made at blindside with Parker and Vaa’i over Frizell has been lost by the downsizing at openside with Savea and Kirifi at openside.



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SR 2 hours ago
Test rugby has a new team after years of campaigning ends in 'landmark win'

That is brilliant.

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Mark 3 hours ago
Leicester Tigers statement: George Martin exit

Given his ongoing injury issues its somewhat surprising that Martin is choosing the course that he has.

His agent and the people advising him are clearly chasing the ££££.



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PMcD 3 hours ago
What Tony Johnson is hearing about the vacant All Blacks assistant role

It’s a fair question SC.

Starting front row is the same and should be a year bigger (they all do over time) but I suspect the replacement front row is bigger.



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SA 3 hours ago
Top 100 Rugby Players 2025

The 2 South Africans on the panel are unknown in South Africa

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SC 3 hours ago
All Blacks: How the forwards depth rates against Razor's four deep project

If you list only the players who are good enough to start a test match against a top 5 nation and win, this would be the depth chart:

Loosehead: DeGroot, Williams



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TheNotoriousFig 4 hours ago
A Lion returns as Leinster issue mixed injury update on Test trio

The youngsters are still green so getting bashed up and down Welford Road will be character building - certainly did Leo no harm when he played there. If Henshaw if fit then I can see him coming in for Frawley with Ioane starting at 13, Frawley if fit on the bench. But it will be won in the forwards and this pack are still not there. Snyman will be a big loss with Ryan still suspended.

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