Rassie Erasmus' eye-watering Springboks salary revealed after historic success

Rassie Erasmus’ eye-watering Springboks salary reveal underscores the financial stakes around keeping the coach in charge after historic success. South African Rugby Union sources have not officially confirmed his pay, but a RugbyLAD report says Erasmus earns close to R20 million per year. The report estimates he made about R14.4 million annually in 2024, after receiving R1.2 million per month, and that earnings rose to almost R20 million in 2025, roughly €1 million. Erasmus, 54, returned to lead the Springboks in 2018 and has since delivered Rugby World Cup titles in 2019 and 2023. He also won the British and Irish Lions series, restored South Africa to top world rankings, and guided back-to-back Rugby Championships. SARU extended his contract last year until 2031, while World Rugby recently introduced law changes ahead of the Nations Championship.