SASaffolk
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SASaffolk Captain30,741 posts
26 Dec 2021, 15:12#1
Joe Marler says if he was elected as World Rugby chairman he would appoint SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus as his right-hand man.
Marler was speaking to the Daily Mail in a wide-ranging interview on rugby’s politics, governance and marketing.
During the interview, the England prop revealed what he would do if he was hypothetically appointed as the new World Rugby boss in 2023.
“The first thing I’d do is install Rassie Erasmus as my right-hand man and the second thing I’d do is install Agustin Pichot as my left-hand man,” Marler told the Daily Mail.
“Rassie’s gold. He’s marmite but he’s got people talking about rugby,” Marler added. “I love him. I f***ing love him. I think Eddie Jones should start running the water on like Rassie does, although by the time he reaches the middle of the pitch the ref would already be telling him to get off!
“Rassie seems very true to himself. I’ve never met the bloke but I got his staff to pass on a bottle of red to him after we played South Africa in the autumn. He is who he is. He does what he wants. I love anyone who is authentic and stays true to who they are. You don’t have to agree with them.”
Joe Marler is a legend - he is an intelligent guy with a wicked sense of humour. Is hilarious on all the TV shows he appears on
PLPlum
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26 Dec 2021, 16:56#2
Can’t help but agree with Marler.
Funny how “playing to the edge of the law” is fine for some but when others do it then suddenly it brings the game into disrepute.
Long live our Jose.
SASaffolk
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SASaffolk Captain30,741 posts
26 Dec 2021, 20:51#3
Spot on Marler has Rassie spot on
SASaffolk
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SASaffolk Captain30,741 posts
26 Dec 2021, 21:54#5
Both have a sense of humour which you clearly don’t
MOMozart
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MOMozartCaptain49,914 posts
26 Dec 2021, 23:05#6
Giggling like a teenage girl on a dancing video, with his gut wobbling all over the place is kind of funny….the fact that it’s the Director of Bok Rugby doing it is embarrassing.
SASaffolk
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SASaffolk Captain30,741 posts
26 Dec 2021, 23:09#7
You are alone in thinking that - the support for Rassie’s antics have been overwhelming
As we have a sense of humour
SASaffolk
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SASaffolk Captain30,741 posts
27 Dec 2021, 00:10#9
Well I’ll go with the majority who happen to love Rassie’s antics
As I said I liked him before but seeing him ascribe to my outlook in life takes the love to another level
Conforming is so fucking boring - it’s why Trump despite being as thick as pigshit had an appeal and it’s why Boris has an appeal here in the UK
PLPlum
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27 Dec 2021, 10:06#11
Perhaps part of Rassie’s appeal is down to confirmation bias.
He played and coached at the highest level. When ordinary fans see him being on the same page as they are, it’s appreciated.
Many of us have been complaining about the old boy’s club for a long time and Rassie helped to expose them to some degree.
I think people appreciate that.
27 Dec 2021, 15:35#13
The only reason Maler is so “ in Love” with Rassie, is because maybe it will give ENG better odds in beating us without R present.
SASaffolk
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SASaffolk Captain30,741 posts
27 Dec 2021, 15:55#14
Mpower you really are thick
SASaffolk
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SASaffolk Captain30,741 posts
27 Dec 2021, 15:58#15
No Moz - Trump is thick
If he was right on anything it would have not been his own call, it would have come from an advisor
SASaffolk
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SASaffolk Captain30,741 posts
27 Dec 2021, 21:27#18
Every time Trump opened his mouth he sounded like a complete idiot
No brainwashing needed - I don’t give a toss about US politics but am able to recognise a bafoon when I see one
SASaffolk
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SASaffolk Captain30,741 posts
27 Dec 2021, 23:05#20
I miss Trump making a complete fool of himself on a daily basis
PLPlum
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27 Dec 2021, 23:19#21
I like the styles of both Trump and Rassie.
I guess that means I win haha
SASaffolk
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SASaffolk Captain30,741 posts
28 Dec 2021, 00:30#23
Difference is Rassie uses humour while stupid Trump tries unsuccessfully to bully his way through life. The guy acted like a schoolboy brat all the time as he was too stupid to articulate a compelling argument
MOMozart
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MOMozartCaptain49,914 posts
28 Dec 2021, 02:55#24
The difference is 30 IQ points and several billion dollars in Trump’s favour.
PLPlum
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28 Dec 2021, 10:08#25
Saffex
I’ve heard numerous comedians saying Trump has great comedic timing.
Guy also gets much respect from the mob.
Two groups that don’t generally hand out respect just for the sake of it.
Anyway, you guys fight it out. Odd balls that push the boundaries and ruffle feathers always get my vote haha
SASaffolk
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SASaffolk Captain30,741 posts
28 Dec 2021, 16:08#27
Trump is too stupid to be humorous - you laugh at him not with him
30 points on Rassie my arse - no chance in hell
DBDbDraad
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DBDbDraadCaptain26,388 posts
03 Jan 2022, 19:23#28
Erasmus meaning:
a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “beloved.”https://www.dictionary.com