Pieter-Steph du Toit, who captained the Springboks in Rassie Erasmus' first match in charge, says it is fitting that Erasmus has become the most-capped head coach in Springbok history, describing him as a man who "really, really cares" about the team and the country.
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Du Toit hails Rassie as Springboks' most-capped head coach
Springbok captain Pieter-Steph du Toit has paid tribute to Rassie Erasmus on the occasion of the coach becoming the Springboks' most-capped head coach, saying the record is fitting for someone so deeply invested in the team.
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