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Published 15:00 16 Sept 2023 BST
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Erasmus previously led Munster to the European Cup semi-finals back in 2017. (Credit: Getty Images)[/caption]
"It sounds like Rassie is going, he might stay for a few months just to get a few things in place. But knowing Rassie and knowing Jacques, those two do everything together, so I think the chance of him going to Ireland must be 90-95%." Matfield said.Having previously served as Munster head coach for the 2016-2017 season, Erasmus left his post after just one season when he was offered the chance to take the reins of the South African national team. With all this said though, Matfield's comments must be met with some degree of scepticism, particularly given the fact that Ireland and the Boks are due to face off in Paris next weekend, with the winners set to avoid the hosts France in the tournament quarter-finals. Well-known for his pre-match mind games, is the timing of the news of Erasmus' 'likely' departure merely a coincidence, or is the World Cup-winning coach up to his usual cunning media manipulation tactics. Related Articles:
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