Rassie+ | Stick on Rassie’s Mapimpi Decision, His Laptop Struggles & 2019 WC 🏉

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In this episode of Rassie+, we sit down with Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick for an in-depth conversation about the untold stories behind the Springboks' journey to World Cup glory.Stick reveals how Rassie Erasmus almost didn’t select Makazole Mapimpi, the challenges they faced in their coaching careers, and how they overcame personal struggles together. He also reflects on the 2019 Rugby World Cup final win against England, the unique cultures within the Springboks squad, and the biggest coaching lessons learned along the way.

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