Ex-Ireland star Simon Zebo has stated Rassie Erasmus is the best coach he has ever had and predicted that he would lead the Springboks to glory.

The 35-year-old played under the current South Africa head honcho when the two were together at Munster in 2016 and 2017.

It was only a short spell, with Erasmus leaving the Irish province to take up the director of rugby role with the Boks, but he had a lasting impression on Zebo.

‘Old school’ Rassie

“Rassie would be number one for sure, he’s the best coach I’ve ever had. I loved him,” the former Ireland