Join RUCK\u2019s Instagram broadcast channel\u00a0<\/a>and get the latest rugby news straight to your phone.<\/p>\nThe South African tactician, who guided the Springboks to Rugby World Cup glory in 2019 and helped mastermind their 2023 triumph as Director of Rugby, says there\u2019s one English forward who embodies everything he looks for in a player.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would love to coach him,\u201d Erasmus said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAny prop that looks the other prop in the eyes before a scrum, you know he\u2019s a dog. You don\u2019t want a prop that\u2019s looking at his toes, scared. I want guys like that on my team.\u201d<\/p>\n
So who\u2019s caught the Bok boss\u2019s eye?<\/p>\n
It\u2019s none other than\u00a0Ellis Genge\u00a0\u2014 the Bristol Bears and England powerhouse known for his fiery attitude, bulldozing carries, and no-nonsense leadership.<\/p>\n
Rassie Erasmus \u2013 The Mastermind<\/p>\n
A former Springbok flanker turned coaching genius,\u00a0Rassie Erasmus\u00a0took South Africa from crisis to champions. After a stellar playing career, he made his mark in coaching with the Cheetahs and Munster before transforming the Boks. Known for his innovation, honesty, and unfiltered passion, Erasmus has become one of rugby\u2019s most influential modern figures.<\/p>\n
Ellis Genge \u2013 The \u201cBaby Rhino\u201d<\/p>\n
Born in Bristol in 1995,\u00a0Ellis Genge\u00a0burst onto the scene with his trademark aggression and physicality. Nicknamed the\u00a0Baby Rhino, the loosehead prop has been a key figure for England since his debut in 2016. Renowned for his leadership both on and off the pitch, Genge captained Leicester Tigers to Premiership glory in 2022 before returning home to Bristol. He\u2019s never been one to back down \u2014 and it\u2019s clear Erasmus loves that.<\/p>\n
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