Overview

• Erasmus remains contracted only through the 2027 World Cup in Australia, and SA Rugby has not announced an extension.
• Rapport reports at least two overseas offers are on the table for the Springboks coach.
• SA Rugby plans to prioritize negotiations between October and November once the Rugby Championship concludes.
• A central issue is Erasmus’s demand to extend his own deal potentially through 2031 along with contracts for his entire staff.
• Erasmus’s leverage is reinforced by two World Cup titles and roughly a 72% win rate, while assistants such as Tony Brown are also in demand.