Rassie Erasmus’ shares graphic pics of ‘freak accident'

Please note the article contains graphic pictures of burn wounds some might find distressing.

Former Springbok back-rower Erasmus, 51, who reached the 1999 World Cup semi-final as a player, masterminded South Africa's back-to-back World Cup titles in 2019 and 2023.

Erasmus returned to his role as head coach following the departure of Jacques Nienaber last November. He also held the dual roles of head coach and director of rugby leading up to and during the 2019 World Cup.

“Rassie Erasmus is recovering in hospital following a medical procedure for chemical burns sustained in a freak accident using a powerful detergent product,” SA Rugby said at the time of the incident. 

“He is otherwise in good health and expects to return to full-time working within weeks.”