Rassie

The Inspirational Autobiography from South Africa's Double Rugby World Cup Winning Coach

By: Rassie Erasmus

Narrated by: Eben Genis

'He is rugby's Pep Guardiola' – The Telegraph

Rassie Erasmus has been called a genius. He’s been called reckless. All his life, he’s done things differently. Now, with his trademark candour, Rassie talks openly about his adventures and misadventures at the pinnacle of world rugby, both as player and coach.

From his role in Nick Mallett's record-breaking Springbok team of the late 1990s, to the devastating injuries that cut short his playing career, to his revolutionary coaching career, Rassie is an essential window into one of the most successful figures of modern rugby.

When his teammates relaxed, Rassie preferred to watch hours of video and devise winning strategies. His coaching methods were initially laughed off – before being eagerly adopted when their success proved undeniable. He fought the rugby establishment at the Stormers, and later earned the grudging respect of Irish fans at Munster.

Most crucially, Rassie talks about his greatest contribution to South African rugby: appointing its first black captain, Siya Kolisi, without much fanfare or controversy. As his bold plans for effective racial transformation of the national team achieved immediate success, they culminated in glory at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Here, that monumental period is recounted in vivid, insightful detail.

Entertaining and eye-opening, Rassie is full of behind-the-scenes revelations, telling the story of a towering figure in world rugby.

Fascinating insights into SA Rugby!

Brilliant!! Pity so much time spent on the infamous video backlash and telling your side of the story. I say that because your insights into rugby, people and life were exceptional! Thank you for it all! 🙏

Living in the US

As a former South African, now living in the USA, this book was very informative about the inside game of SA rugby.
I’m a huge Bok fan and follow them religiously. Thanks Rassie. You make us ex-pats very proud.

Excellent

What a great read! I enjoyed the book from start to finish. It provides insight into Rassie as a coach and as a person. I will definitely recommend this book. I read it immediately after reading “Rise” by Siya Kohlisi. Doing so gave me an even better appreciation of Rassie’s autobiography. Amazing!

Rassie

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC this is a great insight into Rassie and being an international rugby coach

A true story about a worthy man

Easy flowing conversational style. Engaging every minute. Well worth reading
Especially for rugby fans, but even for others