Rassie Erasmus shared a sweet birthday post to his elderly mother.
Images via Twitter: @rassiebrugby
From Rassie with love: Springboks icon’s sweet post to mom
Mama Erasmus: Rassie Erasmus – the man behind the Springboks – posted a sweet message to his mother on her 83rd birthday. Take a look…
Rassie Erasmus shared a sweet birthday post to his elderly mother.
Images via Twitter: @rassiebrugby
Rassie Erasmus is known for his no-nonsense and sometimes over-the-top commentary on the Springboks. But when it comes to his family, the former professional player is a real softie!
On Friday, 15 September, the SA Rugby director – currently in France at the Rugby World Cup – shared a sweet social media post dedicated to his elderly mother on her birthday.
ALSO READ: ‘World class’: Springboks fans celebrate return of green and gold kit
RASSIE ERASMUS’S SWEET POST TO MOTHER
Even though he was thousands of kilometres away from home, Rassie Erasmus’s thoughts were with his mother, who turned 83 on Friday.
Breaking away from his tough-as-nails persona, the Springboks icon shared a heartwarming message on social media.
ALSO READ: Did it ‘deliver’? Checkers responds to Springboks away kit rumours [watch]
“Lief vir Ma (Love you mom) Happy 83rd [birthday]”, he posted alongside pics of him doting on his elderly mother.
And fans joined in on the well wishes, too.
“Thank you for giving us Rassie,” said one Twitter – or X follower. Another added: “Bring the World Cup trophy home for her.”
SPRINGBOKS STAR’S WIFE AND KIDS
Although Rassie Erasmus is a household name when it comes to rugby, off the pitch is another story.
ALSO READ: ‘Disgusting’: Ex Springboks captains protest team’s aqua kit
According to Rugby World, the sports guru has been married to his wife, Nicolene, for more than 20 years. The couple share three daughters together.
