Don't mind the noise, Rassie - rugby needs characters

WITH one not-so-subtle post on X confirming that attack guru Tony Brown won't be leaving the Springboks anytime soon, Rassie Erasmus has ignited a fiery debate.

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Rather than issuing a bland statement or allowing stories on Brown's future to dictate the discourse, Erasmus took to X on Saturday. In his typical fashion, he got his point across with a sense of humour that rugby could probably use a bit more of.

Following the sacking of Scott Robertson, the rumour mill went into overdrive.

As quickly as “Razor sacked” began to trend, Brown was linked to South Africa’s fiercest rivals.

Whispers from New Zealand suggested he could be drawn into an All Blacks setup, possibly alongside Jamie Joseph as part of a revival plan heading towards the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Brown has been a key part of the Springbok coaching group, and uncertainty around his future was always going to spark debate.