Rassie Erasmus banned from rugby for two months; no match-day role until September 2022

It means the mastermind of South Africa’s 2019 World Cup triumph will be able to play no part in Saturday’s clash with England at Twickenham

Rassie Erasmus

South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been banned from all rugby activity for two months after six charges of misconduct against him were upheld.

The charges were brought by World Rugby in response to Erasmus’ behaviour towards match officials during the Springboks’ 2-1 series victory over the British and Irish Lions in the summer.