Tag: Springboks

Dr Johan "Rassie" Erasmus. Maverick. Icon. Record-breaking coach. Controversial sports administrator. Innovative boundary-pusher. In this groundbreaking book, we delve into Rassie's transformative tenure as head coach and director of South Africa’s national rugby team from 2018 to 2024, extracting powerful lessons for the business world.

A good investment decision is underpinned by a tried-and-tested investment philosophy, a rigorous investment process and people who can implement and execute on these.

Troubled by a lack of self-confidence, Peter’s ‘average’ childhood saw a bitter parent who doubted his abilities, a demanding school system that forced him to fit the mould, a younger brother who was better at everything, and brutal, undeserved beatings with a sjambok.

The confidence and hope at the recent SA Investment Conference, spurred on by the Springboks, was tangible. It’s as if that same momentum, and hope in a better future, inspired the call to action by the President. While forever there will be detractors, what’s encouraging is the level of commitment by investors, both local and international, to invest in South Africa.

Winning the rugby World Cup has shown what South Africans can do if they put aside differences and work together. What can we do to allow the spirit and courage that the Springboks displayed on the rugby field to spill over into the hearts and minds of all South Africans?