The Springboks are heading into one of their most highly-anticipated fixtures against France this Saturday, and although Rassie Erasmus will have all his attention on that blockbuster battle, it should not go unnoticed that he will be celebrating his 53rd birthday on Wednesday.

Erasmus is already widely regarded as the greatest Springbok coach of all time, having led the team to two World Cup triumphs, a British & Irish Lions series win and a couple of Rugby Championship titles during a golden era for the national side.

Both incredibly popular and highly respected within the Springbok set up, there is