Have you ever thought about how some figures and sports seem irreplaceable?
In the world of rugby one name that comes to mind for many South Africans is rassie Erasmus The trajectory of success he has built as head coach of the springboks is impressive and now one of South Africa’s greatest rugby legends lost Botha is advocating that Rossi should stay in the position for much longer.
Nice Botha former springbok and bulls player believes that Erasmus should remain as the national team’s coach for as long as possible.
And when not speaks it’s worth paying attention after all he knows what it means to be a leader on the field and understands the importance of having a top-notch coach especially when that coach has led the spring books to two consecutive Rugby World Cup victories.
Speaking during the Currie Cup trophy tour both are highlighted the impact that rassie has had since taking over six years ago under his leadership the springboks have not only won two World Cups but also claimed victory in the 2021 British and Irish Lion series.
And the 2019 rugby championship and now with the team undefeated in the 2024 championship another title is on the horizon with so many achievements the question remains.
How much longer will Rassie continue to lead the box?
Many speculate that other national teams would love to have him as their coach but botha to believe that this kind of conversation shouldn’t even be happening in his words.
He’s a young guy you know he’s not 70, there is plenty of time. That irritated me at one stage. We got into a cycle where they said. Oh, you’re coaching for the next four years then you have to go.
Why said Botha For both the idea of four-year coaching Cycles in Rugby makes no sense. If the coach is doing a good job why replace him?
He believes that Erasmus should continue as long as he’s delivering results. And rassie’s impact is undeniable leading the spring books to historic victories since he took charge.
In the interview botha also compared this to his own experience in American sports recalling his time playing in the NFL he spoke about Tom Landry the Legendary Dallas Cowboys coach who stayed in the job for 29 years, while I was with the cowboys.
We had a coach Tom Landry there, he has been coaching the cowboys for 29 years at that stage. Now you don’t find that in sport anymore. Go to believes that arousal could follow the same path and remain in charge for many years.
But the thing is why can’t rassy do that? Why must he move on? If he is the best guy for the job, then we must hang on to him for as long as we can.
And if it’s up to botha, Rassie could stay as head coach of the springboks for 20 years. I just think the best guys should stay in the job for the next 20 years, then it should be Rassie for the next 20 years. That’s how simple it is.
Although not everyone may agree with this view last botha is firm in his opinion he believes that as long as rassi continues to deliver results. There’s no reason to make a change and with the spring box leading the rugby championship with four wins in four games Rassie has once again on the verge of adding another title to his collection.
Now I want to know from you. Do you agree with NAS Botha should Rassie continue to be in charge of the springboks for the next 20 years, leave your comment below.
