‘Hamba man’: Angry Rassie Erasmus erupts after Springboks ban

The Springboks have been hit hard by the suspension of two key players, Makazole Mapimpi and Jan-Hendrik Wessels. World Rugby’s disciplinary panel handed down the bans after controversial incidents during last weekend’s fiercely contested match. The rulings shocked fans and officials, especially given the high stakes of the upcoming clash.

Mapimpi faces suspension for a dangerous tackle, while Wessels is sidelined for alleged foul play in a scrum. These decisions weaken the defending world champions at a critical moment. Tensions are rising fast, and the atmosphere around the Springbok camp has turned fiery as pressure builds ahead of the test.

Angry Rassie Erasmus erupts after Springboks ban

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus did not hold back after the rulings were confirmed. He stormed onto X and wrote, “It just got tougher!! We now have to beat them on the field. And in the boardrooms. Hamba man. Tsek. Loop Kak.” His words revealed raw frustration and deep disbelief. Erasmus has always been vocal, but this time his anger cut through sharply.

The coach believes the panel failed to deliver fair judgement. He sees the bans as politically driven rather than based on evidence. According to insiders, Erasmus feels the Springboks are fighting two battles—on the pitch and in the boardroom.

The timing of the suspensions could not be worse, and his explosive reaction reflects that. Erasmus insists the team will respond with grit and unity. However, the sting of the decision has left South African fans furious and determined to rally behind their side.

Fans agree with Rassie

After Rassie Erasmus got angry after the two Springboks ban, some fans agreed with him.

@gerry_pelser “Dokter Erasmus, jy is slimmer as al die slange. Jy sal dit uitfigure! Jy het mos so paar trophies om dit te bewys, of hoe?”

@jacque0001 “2 boks getting over the top bans looks massively suspicious. It starting to look like the infamous scamzaar super rugby judiciary process all over again.”

@rvcbrice “what happened between you and Roos, oom? You need to clear the air cause this isn’t a normal situation”

@opensaysmani “I think your quest to head world rugby needs to be your next priory, after we win RWC for a third time in a row.”

@DavidMukhari “world rugby’s mind games starting now is to make sure that in 2027 a different World Cup winner emerges”

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