Rassie Erasmus received an honorary doctorate from the North-West University

Rugby World Cup-winning coach and former Director of Rugby of SA Rugby, Johan “Rassie” Erasmus, is to be awarded an honorary doctorate by the North-West University (NWU). Approved by the NWU Council during their recent meeting, this prestigious award recognises Erasmus' exceptional leadership as a Rugby World Cup-winning coach and former Director of Rugby of SA Rugby.
The honorary degree in Coaching Science, Philosophiae Doctor (Honoris Causa), acknowledges Erasmus' innovative strategies that led to the Springboks' triumphs in the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cups. Beyond his sporting prowess, Erasmus is hailed for his commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility, making him a role model both on and off the field.
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[@wlk2408]

Well done NWU. Siya for comming all the way from France to support his coach. Rassie is now the doctor.

[@sedickdavis-tq2lk]

Well done Rassie! And thank you Siya! South Africa!

[@karlkat5925]

Dr Rassie...humble as always and appreciative of the doctored bestowed on him

[@moniqueconley6468]

Really awesome to see this. Well done NWU and congratulations Dr. Rassie❤

[@henniecloete1963]

well done NWU- that is the way to give recognition!!!

[@user-qe1tv1bu2f]

😂😂🎉 Dr rassie , now for the world body corporate the Catholic church of Jesuits to instruct you my boy. If your not a free mason already, watchout, they comming for u my man.

[@christoels8110]

Cometh the hour, cometh the man. From humble beginnings to a world figure, and still he is humble in his greatness. Congratulations Dr Erasmus. It is well deserved.

[@Karabo_Mash]

So well deserved. Congratulations Dr Rassie.

[@monamatthews6311]

Rassie.....Rassie ...He's in your head 😛😛😛Well Done Dr.Rassie 💫💫

[@Arti-ficiallyChi]

Thank you NWU for recognizing what Dr Rassie Erasmus has done... Need this to be surprise episode 6 of Chasing The Sun 2

[@mikesouter]

Doctor Rassie. That sounds about right.

[@user-qe1tv1bu2f]

Yep, waterboy to quack. Sounds south African right?

[@davecastle6028]

Amazing! Well done NWU

[@krlauf5307]

Well done Rassie.... good PR move NWU

[@nkosiemqadi8895]

7/1 split Honor!!❤🎉

[@boemomolefe8303]

Great marketing from NWU🎉

[@thandichigazana4748]

Congratulations Dr Rassie