Rassie Erasmus Sends Strong Message to Mzansi Ahead of Springboks vs All Blacks Clash

• Rasmus Erasmus has sent message to fans ahead of Springboks' clash with All Blacks of New Zealand
• The South African coach posted two different viral videos on his official twitter handle as they continue to prepare for the game
• The special message from Erasmus sparked different reactions from Springboks supporters on social media

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has sent a special message to South Africans as his team prepares to face the All Blacks of New Zealand in their next match in the Rugby Championship.

The Springboks started their Rugby Championship journey with a disappointing 38-22 loss to Australia after initially leading 22-0 in the match. They bounced back with a win against the Wallabies in the second round of the series, held at DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday, August 23, 2025.

Erasmus hailed a Springboks star for his performance in the second round of the series against the Wallabies and will need such a display in their back-to-back games against the All Blacks.

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The first round of the series will take place at Eden Park on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with the second round at Wellington Regional Stadium a week later.

Erasmus sends special message to Springboks fans

Ahead of the match against the All Blacks, Erasmus took to his official handle on X to send a message to Springboks supporters while posting a viral video.

Despite their shaky start in the competition, the Boks coach appreciates the fans for their backing.

"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," the Boks manager captioned the video.

The second video showed the Springboks preparing for their next match with the supporters present.

"South Africans are flipping yster! Danko," the Springboks coach added.

Erasmus' video went viral on X and garnered several reactions from fans.

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Reactions as Erasmus sends message to Boks fans

beyond_thecurve said:

"I want to thank Rassie for reading the room! He understands what #rugby excellence means to #SouthAfrica. "Hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie!" It's remarkable to have a coach so understanding and humble, sharing what it means to be a #Springbok!"

bravozulu111 reacted:

"I've watched older games of the AB’s vs the Boks & one thing that stands out the most, is when the Boks perform bone crunching tackles on the AB’s & push them back in collisions, the AB’s don’t like it. They panic & it rattles them & therefore their game plan. PSD final tackles!"

Travman6746 commented:

"We love you oom Rassie. Thank you for everything so far and looking forward to the future for this team, we trust and believe in you l, the players and the coaching staff."

Leighton wrote:

"@RassieRugby Thank you for what you are doing for the Boks and the Nation, however I really feel the ticket prices are a slap in the face for the normal citizen. I come from a disadvantaged area in Cape Town and people here will never be able too afford the ridiculous prices."

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Winston Smith shared:

"We will always back you, Rassie. You saved Springbok rugby and SA. You've earned the right to have everyone's backing. Anyone criticising you is a jealous hater who wants to see us fail. We wont stop winning."

SiWhitt added:

"Rassie, SA rugby fans worship the ground you & your team walk on. We shell out Rs to kit us & our kids in Bok Merch. We spend more Rs to fill stadiums when you play. You & your team, however, are not above criticism from those very people, when you play poorly, like last week!!"

Springboks star ruled out of All Blacks clash

Briefly News also reported that a Springboks player has been ruled out of the All Blacks tie next month.

The Boks star is said to have failed doping test after testing positive for a banned substance.

Source: Briefly News