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Discover the captivating journey of Rassie Erasmus in his brand new book, exploring his unparalleled influence on world rugby. Released in 2024, this insightful memoir provides an in-depth look into the life of a true sports visionary. Rassie Erasmus, often hailed as a genius yet sometimes considered reckless, shares his authentic experiences both as a player and a coach at the pinnacle of rugby. Readers will be mesmerized by tales from his time in Nick Mallett's record-breaking Springbok team and the personal challenges he faced, including injuries that cut short his playing career. This book reveals Rassie's innovative coaching strategies that transformed the game, once dismissed but later embraced as groundbreaking due to their undeniable success. As he navigated the competitive world of rugby, Rassie's commitment to effective racial transformation was monumental, exemplified by his historic choice to appoint Siya Kolisi as South Africa's first black captain. Through vivid storytelling, 'Rassie' uncovers the triumphs and trials from an iconic era culminating in South Africa's victory at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. With behind-the-scenes revelations and captivating narratives, this memoir is a must-read for rugby enthusiasts and anyone interested in sports leadership. Advance your rugby knowledge and witness the evolution of a sport through the eyes of one of its most influential figures. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781035029396
Year: 2024
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Description:
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.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781035029396
Year: 2024
Publisher: Pan Macmillan UK
Description:
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.