Rassie Facts

All Rassie Facts

1. Rassie Fact #019: The trophies

   Rassie doesn’t chase trophies.Trophies know where he lives.

   17 September 2026Read →

2. Rassie Fact #018: The plan

   When Rassie says “we’ve got a plan,”New Zealand checks the departure board.

   17 September 2026Read →

3. Rassie Fact #017: The roads

   Rassie doesn’t need Google Maps.South African roads know where he’s going.

   16 September 2026Read →

4. Rassie Fact #016: The municipality

   Rassie once complained about a pothole.The municipality apologised to his tyre.

   16 September 2026Read →

5. Rassie Fact #015: The parking bay

   Rassie doesn’t look for parking at the V&A Waterfront.A bay gets nervous and opens up.

   16 September 2026Read →

6. Rassie Fact #014: The flight

   Rassie once missed a flight at OR Tambo.The plane reversed.

   15 September 2026Read →

7. Rassie Fact #013: The queue

   Rassie doesn’t stand in the Home Affairs queue.The queue stands for Rassie.

   15 September 2026Read →

8. Rassie Fact #012: Load shedding

   Rassie doesn’t load-shed.Eskom waits until he goes to bed.

   15 September 2026Read →

9. Rassie Fact #010: The time zone

   Rassie doesn’t change time zones.Time zones adjust to kick-off.

   14 September 2026Read →

10. Rassie Fact #009: The kettle

    Rassie doesn’t wait for the kettle to boil.The kettle waits for the call from the coaches’ box.

    11 September 2026Read →

11. Rassie Fact #008: The braai tongs

    Rassie’s braai tongs have a 23-player squad.

    8 September 2026Read →

12. Rassie Fact #007: The set piece

    Rassie doesn’t do small talk.He does set-piece talk.

    5 September 2026Read →

13. Rassie Fact #006: The alarm clock

    Rassie doesn’t set an alarm.Sunrise waits for the team talk.

    1 September 2026Read →

14. Rassie Fact #005: The video review

    Rassie once reviewed a braai on video.The chops asked for the TMO.

    10 August 2026Read →

15. Rassie Fact #004: The shopping list

    Rassie’s shopping list has a seven–one split.

    20 July 2026Read →

16. Rassie Fact #003: The sequel

    Rassie’s bench isn’t the second team.It’s the sequel.

    1 July 2026Read →

17. Rassie Fact #002: The weather

    Rassie doesn’t check the weather before a braai.The weather checks with Rassie.

    15 June 2026Read →

18. Rassie Fact #001: The backup plan

    Rassie doesn’t have a backup plan.The backup plan has Rassie’s number.

    1 June 2026Read →