Springbok Erasmus on Tigers’ shortlist

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CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 24: South African Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus shouts instruction to his players during the 1st test at Cape Town Stadium on July 24, 2021 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo by MB Media/Getty Images)

ON THE BLINDSIDE
BY NEIL FISSLER

Leicester have sounded out Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus about taking over at Welford Road.
Blindside understands from sources in South Africa that an approach has been made to Erasmus, who is under contract with the Springboks until 2025.
The Tigers would have to splash out a substantial compensation but are understood to have banked a seven-figure sum from Twickenham blazers for head coach Steve Borthwick and his assistant Kevin Sinfield.
“They have definitely spoken, but nothing has been agreed. It is hard to say if it will happen or not,” our contact i...

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