South Africa's Rugby Director Rassie Erasmus Hospitalized After Freak Accident

Erasmus, Who Led Springboks to Back-to-Back World Cup Wins, Expected to Return to Work Within Weeks

Rassie Erasmus, South Africa's director of rugby, has been hospitalized after suffering chemical burns in a freak accident involving a powerful detergent.
Erasmus, who led the Springboks to back-to-back World Cup victories in 2019 and 2023, is expected to return to work within weeks and is not in any long-term danger.
Following Jacques Nienaber's move to Irish club Leinster, Erasmus is set to resume the role of head coach in preparation for the 2027 World Cup.
The Springboks are scheduled to play their next match in July against Ireland.
Erasmus has been a key figure in South Africa's recent rugby success, having transitioned to the role of director of rugby after coaching the team to their 2019 World Cup win.