Rassie Erasmus Reunites with Ex-Wife for Daughters’ 21st Birthday

• Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus reunited with his ex-wife to celebrate their twin daughters’ 21st birthday
• He shared a heartfelt Instagram post from the celebration that melted fans’ hearts
• Recent photos show Erasmus with noticeable weight loss, sparking concern about his health due to his past battle with a rare autoimmune disease

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus reconnected with his ex-wife in a beautiful Instagram post that melted hearts. The two reunited to celebrate their daughters' 21st birthday.

Carli and Nikki, the twin daughters of the Springboks' intelligent tactician, marked their special day with a themed bash over the weekend.

Nikki is a student at the University of Stellenbosch, a netball coach, and is dating Springbok newcomer Andre-Hugo Venter.

Erasmus posted a gorgeous picture on Instagram from the birthday celebration. He posed alongside his youngest daughter, Jani, his ex-wife, Nicolene, and his twins, Carli and Nikki.

The birthday party was attended by friends and family.

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This is not the first time the now-divorced couple has reunited for the sake of their children. Earlier this year, they came together for what appeared to be a back-to-school photo.

The couple got married in 2003 and, in a surprise twist, divorced in April 2024.

Erasmus's weight loss raises further eyebrows

In recent days, Erasmus sparked widespread concern among rugby fans over his weight. This was after a picture showed him looking slimmer than before. The photo raised questions about his health, with supporters speculating whether his frail appearance could be linked to past medical issues.

The latest photo of him with his daughters still raised that same question amongst some fans.

Erasmus' medical record under the spotlight

Some brushed it off as part of a weight loss journey, while others recalled the time Erasmus was diagnosed with a rare and potentially life-threatening autoimmune disease, microscopic polyangiitis with granulomatosis, formerly known as Wegener’s disorder, before the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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The disorder can affect critical organs, including the lungs, kidneys, sinuses, and trachea. At the time, Erasmus had not publicly spoken about his condition. He later revealed that he underwent chemotherapy to manage it.

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In 2024, Erasmus also disclosed that he had undergone a painful shoulder operation to correct an old injury sustained during his playing days. As for his current appearance, he has not commented, leaving the public to speculate.

Erasmus is a fan favourite among many Boks supporters for the innovative and intelligent methods he has brought to the team. He is also a darling of many South African women, who have a crush on the 52-year-old coach.

Rassie Erasmus speaks on Jasper Wiese’s red card

Briefly News previously reported that Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus expressed his disappointment over Jasper Wiese’s red card incident.

Wiese received the card for a violent head-butt on an Italian player during the Boks’ game last weekend in Gqeberha. He appeared before a Disciplinary Committee, and a ruling was made against him. He was given 48 hours to appeal that decision.

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Source: Briefly News