Rassie+ Episode 7: From Farming to France, winning Heinekens Cup and seeing Chutney Pots.

About this episode

Rassie Erasmus and Daan Human discuss Daan's journey from farming to rugby coaching in France.

In this episode of Rassie+ , Rassie Erasmus is joined by scrum guru, former Springbok, and the man behind the iconic bucket hat — Daan Human. From humble beginnings on a Free State farm to the frontlines of France’s rugby powerhouses, Daan shares his remarkable journey through the world of rugby. They unpack everything from Daan’s love-hate relationship with scrum machines, his transition from player to coach, and the art (and chaos) of scrumming in modern rugby. It’s a raw, insightful, and often hilarious conversation between two of rugby’s sharpest minds. Whether you’re a front-row fanatic or just love hearing the stories behind South Africa’s rugby legends, this one’s for you. Subscribe, like, and let us know your favourite Daan Human moment in the comments below

People in this episode

Host: Rassie Erasmus

Guest: Daan Human

Topics covered

• rugby
• scrum
• coaching
• sports journey
• South African rugby
• Daan Human

Keywords

• rugby
• scrum
• Daan Human
• Rassie Erasmus
• Heineken Cup
• South Africa
• coaching

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Heineken Cup

Places: Free State, France

More episodes of Rassie+

• Rassie+ The Shape of the Game Ep. 3 | Why Rugby Must Protect the Maul · February 22, 2026 · 50 min
• Rassie+ The Shape of the Game Ep. 2: Managing the Contest & The Power of Choice · January 29, 2026 · 47 min
• Rassie+ The Shape of the Game Ep. 1: The World Rugby Charter Explained · January 27, 2026 · 48 min
• RASSIE+ | Too Small, Too ‘Quota’ – How Breyton Paulse Defied It All · May 16, 2025 · 1h 5m
• RASSIE+ | Os du Randt on Power, Props & the Bomb Squad Before It Had a Name · May 9, 2025 · 1h 10m
• Rassie+ EP8 | Controversy, Coaching & Comebacks: Erasmus and Mallett Unfiltered · May 2, 2025 · 1h 19m