Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus. Image: @rugbyontnt/X
Rassie Erasmus wishes South Africans a ‘lekka’ public holiday
South Africa is enjoying a public holiday on Friday, 15 December – thanks in part to SA Rugby director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus.
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus. Image: @rugbyontnt/X
South Africa is enjoying a public holiday on Friday, 15 December – thanks in part to SA Rugby director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus.
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Erasmus and national coach Jacques Nienaber oversaw the Springboks’ fourth Rugby World Cup title in France in late October this year.
The Springboks edged bitter rivals New Zealand 12-11 in the final at the Stade de France in Paris.
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Post-tournament, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared Friday, 15 December a public holiday.
Ramaphosa said that he had made the decision “in celebration of the Springboks’ momentous achievement”.
He added that government wanted the day to be “a day of hope, a day of celebration and unity. Our sportsmen and women have shown us what is possible”.
“The patriotism we display in sports stadiums should be reflected in our approach to overcoming our challenges,” Ramaphosa added.
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On Friday, Rassie Erasmus took to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to post: “Have a lekka day. You deserve it !! I will say it again!! “we could feel you every single day for 20 weeks!, so we say thank you! Danko”
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