Les Kiss honors Springboks and Rassie Erasmus in coaching reflection
ESPN Rugby • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 1:11 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Wallabies coach Les Kiss expressed admiration for the Springboks and their director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus. Speaking on September 26, Kiss highlighted his early coaching experiences in South Africa as pivotal in shaping his approach to the game. He called working with Erasmus a privilege and noted the profound impact it had on his understanding of rugby strategy. Kiss's remarks come as the Wallabies prepare for upcoming challenges.
- •Kiss shared his experiences from coaching in South Africa.
- •He praised Rassie Erasmus for his deep rugby insights.
- •The comments were made in light of the Wallabies' future matches.
- •Kiss emphasized how early coaching experiences shaped his career.
- 1:57 AMESPN Rugby — Kiss: A gift to learn rugby through Springboks' eyes
"Wallabies coach Les Kiss has paid tribute to the Springboks and "deep thinker" Rassie Erasmus, saying it was privilege to take the early steps of his rugby coaching career in South Africa.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NRL•Nov 10, 2026, 2:54 AMNRL make call on Josh Addo-Carr’s return to Eels
Rugby•Nov 10, 2026, 12:26 AMWho gets your vote? AFLW's best goals, marks revealed
NRL•Nov 10, 2026, 12:20 AMMelbourne Storm sign former AFL player in coaching role
NRL•Nov 9, 2026, 10:32 PMHull FC land another NRL recruit for 2027
NRL•Nov 9, 2026, 9:42 PMCanberra set sights on Panthers enforcer
NRL•Nov 9, 2026, 8:27 PMLuai reveals behind-the-scenes role in Leniu’s Eels arrival