Yolanda Erasmus is the wife of Rassie Erasmus and the director of rugby for the South African national team. She is a former teacher, mother of two and a philanthropist.
She has been a constant source of encouragement and inspiration to her husband, who led the Springboks to victory in the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
She is also a descendant of prominent Afrikaner families and has a rich cultural heritage.
Early life
Yolanda Erasmus was born in the 1970s in South Africa. She grew up in a family with strong values and traditions.
She attended the University of Pretoria, where she studied education and met Rassie Erasmus, a rugby player. They fell in love and married in 1997.
Love life
Yolanda and Rassie Erasmus have been married for over 20 years. They have faced many challenges and changes in their relationship as Rassie has pursued her rugby career as a player and coach.
They moved to various countries, such as Ireland, Japan and England, where Rassie worked for various rugby clubs and teams.
They also went through a divorce in 2011 when Rassie’s ex-wife, Yolanda Malan, filed for separation.
However, they made up, remarried in 2013 and have been together ever since.
The children
Yolanda and Rassie Erasmus have two children, a boy and a girl. Their son, Rassie Jr., was born in 1998 and is following in his father’s footsteps as a football player.
He plays for the Western Province U21 team and has represented South Africa at youth level.
Their daughter, Jeanne, was born in 2000 and is studying at Stellenbosch University. She also enjoys sports, music and playing the piano.
Career
Yolanda Erasmus is a qualified teacher and has taught in many schools in South Africa and abroad.
She has a passion for education and children and has volunteered for several organizations supporting education and literacy.
She is currently the director of the Rassie Erasmus Foundation, a non-profit organisation that aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and communities through rugby and education.
Net worth
Yolanda Erasmus has amassed an estimated net worth of $2 million.
