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News18
5 days ago
- Sport
- News18
New Zealand Vs South Africa Final Live Score: Follow Scorecard And Match Action From T20I Tri-Series
New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score, Final T20I (New Zealand National Cricket Team vs South Africa National Cricket Team): South Africa captain Rassie van der Dussen won the coin toss and opted to bowl first against New Zealand in the Tri-Series final today at the Harare Sports Club. 'The objective choice has been to bowl. The pitch looks a bit drier. Three big seamers are playing today. We haven't put in a complete performance; it's an opportunity to make it right. If we put in a good 40 overs, we will be fine,' said Rassie after the toss. Santner is banking on his experienced players in the title clash. 'It looks a very good track, we have to see what it does with the new ball and take it ahead. I think this one looks the best of the lot. We have done a lot of good stuff but today it's the final. We can bank on the experiences that we have had on these kind of surfaces,' he said.
The Herald
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald
Proteas coach Conrad goes out with the old and in with the new
'Unfortunately, for Reeza, this is how it has fallen; the other guys give us better options.' Conrad explained the rationale behind the non-selection of Van der Dussen for the ODIs. 'The immediate focus is the T20 World Cup. Rassie is very much in contention for the T20 World Cup. He gives you the option of either batting at the top or batting at three. He's great in a leadership position. 'With the 50-over format, because I've got a bit more time, I'm certainly not going to rule Rassie or any of the older guys out. But because we've got time until 2027, it gives me a chance to blood some of the younger players and then see how they develop. 'And then post the T20 World Cup, we'll probably be in a better position to decide on guys like Rassie and David,' he said. Proteas squads T20: Aiden Markram (captain), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen, Rassie van der Dussen ODI: Temba Bavuma (captain), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen. Daily Dispatch
TimesLIVE
7 days ago
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Proteas coach Conrad goes out with the old and in with the new
'Unfortunately, for Reeza, this is how it has fallen; the other guys give us better options.' Conrad explained the rationale behind the non-selection of Van der Dussen for the ODIs. 'The immediate focus is the T20 World Cup. Rassie is very much in contention for the T20 World Cup. He gives you the option of either batting at the top or batting at three. He's great in a leadership position. 'With the 50-over format, because I've got a bit more time, I'm certainly not going to rule Rassie or any of the older guys out. But because we've got time until 2027, it gives me a chance to blood some of the younger players and then see how they develop. 'And then post the T20 World Cup, we'll probably be in a better position to decide on guys like Rassie and David,' he said. Proteas squads T20: Aiden Markram (captain), Corbin Bosch, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Senuran Muthusamy, Lungi Ngidi, Nqaba Peter, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen, Rassie van der Dussen ODI: Temba Bavuma (captain), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen. Daily Dispatch
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The Citizen
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Cowboy coach! Inside Rassie Erasmus' 21st birthday bash for twins [Pics, Video]
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus shared his twins' 21st birthday celebration with the nation. Springbok coach and proud dad Rassie Erasmus celebrated the 21st birthday of his twin daughters – Nikki and Carli – on Tuesday. Pictures: Instagram/ rasrugby and andre-hugo_venter Legendary Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is celebrated for his tactical genius and leadership, guiding South Africa to Rugby World Cup victories in 2019 and 2023. The former star rugby player also embodies the balance between a high-profile career and a grounded family life. His love for his three daughters – twins Carli, Nikki and 13-year-old Jani – is evident in every post and interview, while his amicable co-parenting with ex-wife Nicolene showcases mutual respect. Rassie Erasmus: Twins' milestone 21st birthday bash As the twins stepped into adulthood with their 21st birthday this week, the cowgirl-themed celebration not only marked a milestone for Carli and Nikki, but also highlighted Rassie's enduring role as a devoted dad and national hero. Rassie shared a touching Instagram post, featuring a family photo with himself, his daughters and Nicolene, captioned simply, 'Happy 21st 👯♀️.' Fans flooded the comments section with warm wishes, praising Rassie's dedication as a father. One supporter wrote: 'Admiration for your Pride you have so much to celebrate 🥳 🎉 Rassie…God Bless you Rassie and your wonderful family…'. Sporty twins' achievements and deep bond with dad Rassie Carli and Nikki, students at the University of Stellenbosch, are not only known as Rassie's daughters but also as accomplished netball coaches. They lead teams at Stellenberg High School and the Pangolin Netball organisation, showcasing their inherited passion for sports. 'True hero' In a recent YOU Magazine interview, the twins expressed immense pride in their father, calling him a 'true hero' for his rugby achievements. Nikki humorously noted: 'Please let that man just remain head of rugby,' when fans suggested Rassie for president on social media, while Carli added, 'He's really achieved something no one else could'. Rassie Erasmus with his twin daughters, Carli and Nikki. Pictures: Instagram/ rasrugby and nikkieerasmus In 2022, the twins playfully thanked World Rugby for lifting a ban on their father, joking they were 'tired of having him at home'. This lighthearted banter underscores their close bond, with Rassie often sharing moments that remind him of his 'inseparable' twins on social media. ALSO READ: 'Lekker, Rassie': Springbok coach goes viral with 'Irish fans are a bit windgat' video Rugby royalty: Who is Rassie's twin daughter Nikki dating? Nikki's long-term relationship with Springbok Andre-Hugo Venter adds another rugby connection to the Erasmus family. According to Ruck, the Stormers player is the son of the legendary Springbok back-rower Andre Venter, who made his name in 66 Test matches for South Africa between 1996 and 2001. The hooker made his senior international debut against Portugal in 2024, following in the footsteps of his father, a man many consider one of South Africa's finest flankers. United family post-divorce Rassie and Nicolene, a former nurse, quietly got divorced in April 2024, after more than 20 years together. Rassie Erasmus celebrates with his then-wife Nicolene after the Rugby World Cup 2019 final between England and South Africa at the International Stadium Yokohama in Kanagawa, Japan. Picture:The divorce came as a shock to many, given the couple's private nature. However, despite their separation, their commitment to co-parenting has been praised by fans, who see their unity as a testament to their dedication to their children. NOW READ: Rassie names 37 players in Bok squad to take on Australia
IOL News
20-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Doc Rassie prescribing bitter pills for World Rugby as entertaining Springboks go box office
NOT A HAPPY CHAPPY: Rassie Erasmus NOT A HAPPY CHAPPY: Rassie Erasmus seems to be enjoying getting under World Rugby skin, but all in the name of progressive rugby. | BAckpagePix The suits at World Rugby no doubt watch Springbok games with one hand over an eye as they ask themselves, 'What is Dr Erasmus going to prescribe to his players this time?' Often, Rassie's dose is bitter pills for World Rugby, the rigid runners of the game. Boring old farts (former England captain Will Carling's words, not mine) who cannot shrug their suspicion of anything outside the tried and tested tramlines of the game. The rabbits Rassie pulled out of the hat against Italy in Gqeberha are well-documented, and immediately, there was praise and uproar in equal measure around the rugby globe. Some hailed maverick Rassie for continuing to blaze new trails in the sport, while others branded the Boks cheats and disrespectful. Most of the negative reaction was typically from the Northern Hemisphere, where a stereotype of the Springboks has lingered for over a century. It seems they will forever be Neanderthal brutes who bludgeon the opposition, and if that one-dimensional approach doesn't work, there is no Plan B. To be fair, this old trope was not without merit in the amateur days when the South Africans were bigger than everyone else, but in the professional era, gym programmes have cancelled the size factor out to a significant degree. The Springboks still have naturally big men, but they have had to move beyond 'route one' to stay ahead of the pack, and the likes of Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse hardly fit the 'Bok bulldozer' cliché. Still, many in the rugby world struggle to embrace the fact that the Springboks under Rassie Erasmus have morphed into a versatile outfit that can switch between the pressure game that was all they knew in Rassie's first year in charge and exploring the width of the field with exhilarating backline play. Two of their flyhalves, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Manie Libbock, are —along with Scotland's Finn Russell — the most enterprising playmakers in the game. In 2018 and 2019, the Boks indeed laboured under the tiresome tyranny of the box kick, but the coach had to start somewhere after inheriting a shambles from outgoing coach Allister Coetzee. Of course, that basic game plan won the Boks a surprise World Cup title in 2019 and — to give them due praise — they were already flexing their expansive muscle when you consider the quality of the tries scored by wingers Kolbe and Makazole Mapimpi in the final against England. Last October, Erasmus took the Springboks to the Channel Island of Jersey for a camp ahead of their November tour. A host of leading British and Irish journalists were invited to join the Boks for interviews. Rassie wanted to change the rugby world's perception of the Springboks, but the Charm Offensive bore little fruit. Stigmas are hard to shake off. It did not help the Springbok image when the 2021 British and Irish Lions tour was shrouded in controversy, with Erasmus in the middle of some of it. I'm talking about the 62-minute video assassination of referee Nick Berry's performance in the first Test, which culminated in a lengthy ban for the coach. Erasmus, though, does what he does for the best of the team and the video, leaked somewhere between the Bok management and the World Rugby referees' department, had the impact of resolving most of the Boks' issues with the officiating. The second Test was won largely as a consequence. A more current example is the controversial start to the second Test against Italy, where the Boks manipulated a scrum from the kick-off. When the Boks were criticised, Erasmus tweeted a video clip of how the Italians cheated in the set scrums both in Pretoria and Gqeberha. The clip shows the scrumhalf putting the ball around the legs of the openside flank and flicking it straight to the No 8. The ball doesn't even get to the prop, never mind the hooker. The irony of the criticism of Erasmus is that the Boks, for decades, were derided for their dinosaur tactics. The Wallabies and All Blacks did not disguise their pleasure in outwitting the South Africans in the first two decades of the millennium, but now that the Boks have gone to the other extreme, the tune should have changed. Sadly, it hasn't, despite two recent World Cups in the bag, and counting. Maybe that is the problem. Scorn has given way to jealousy, and the Springboks are not getting the respect they deserve in some quarters. A big point that the Springbok detractors are missing is that, ultimately, sport is about entertainment, and in that regard, the Boks are box office.
