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Wall Street Journal
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wall Street Journal
‘In the Future of Yesterday' Review: Stefan Zweig's Lost World
Stefan Zweig was probably the world's most famous living Austrian before the rise of Adolf Hitler. Among the most widely translated authors of the 1920s and '30s, Zweig specialized in novellas of doomed romance whose titles sound like prompts for a Freudian case study ('Fear,' 'Compulsion,' 'Confusion') and biographies that insert the speculations of psychoanalysis into the shell of heroic lives ('Montaigne,' 'Balzac,' 'Amerigo'). In his 1934 biography of Erasmus, Zweig presents the Dutch humanist as a European without borders, a moderate in an age of fanatics. Erasmus, Zweig writes, is a 'brilliant star' who was once widely read but whose works now sit 'undisturbed upon the shelves of libraries.' The English title 'Erasmus of Rotterdam' masks the German original's admission that Zweig saw Erasmus as a study in failure: 'Triumph und Tragik des Erasmus von Rotterdam.'
IOL News
4 hours ago
- Sport
- IOL News
How Rassie Erasmus plans to blend experience and youth for Springboks for 2027 Rugby World Cup
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus wants to use at least seven Tests in 2025 to keep his older guard fresh and the other seven to give experience to younger players. Photo: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix Should his plans fall in place, Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus wants to use at least seven of the 14 rugby matches this year to keep his older guard fit and ready to continue playing at the highest level. With the other seven, he will be able to give the younger players more experience at the highest level ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup, helping them achieve a target of at least 14 or 15 Test caps ahead of the tournament. The Boks are set to play 13 Tests this year, and will start the season with a friendly match against the Barbarians, next Saturday in Cape Town. An additional Test for later this year must still be confirmed by SA Rugby. 'It's just a really spicy thing, a lekker thing to look forward to' 🗣 Rassie Erasmus reflects on his @Barbarian_FC memories as the #Springboks get set for a historic Cape Town clash 🇿🇦 Tickets from R950 behind the poles. Get yours from @TicketmasterZA :… — Springboks (@Springboks) June 20, 2025 Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Erasmus has said keeping his experienced guys fit and getting caps into the next generation as the goals for the next two seasons. He believes this approach will prepare them well for their title defence in Australia. However, he acknowledges the need to win and secure a top-three finish in the international rankings for a better World Cup draw. 'The main thing this year is to win, and to hopefully be in a good position for that draw at the end of the year,' Erasmus said this past week. 'We have 14 confirmed games. 'That means if we can get the older guys playing in six or seven of them, and then give the medium to younger guys also six or seven and do the same next year, we should have enough depth for the World Cup.' #Springbok Assistant Coach Tony Brown reflects on another intense and hardworking training camp — laying the foundation for what's to come. 💪🇿🇦#StrongerTogether #Springboks #TonyBrown — Springboks (@Springboks) June 19, 2025 The Springboks finished their second week of training in Johannesburg before the season-opener against the Barbarians at the Cape Town Stadium. They will move to the Mother City this weekend and start their final preparation for the Baabaas on Monday. The world champions will also face Italy in double Tests (July 5 and 12 in Pretoria and Gqeberha) and Georgia a week later in Mbombela. Asked if the Barbarians, Italians and Georgians will provide the strongest test before defending their Rugby Championship crown later this year, Erasmus said they were looking forward to measuring themselves especially at scrum-time against the European sides. Both are known for their powerful set-pieces, and it will be a perfect opportunity for the Boks to blend some experienced forwards with younger players. Defensively, the Baabaas with their traditional flair, will be a stern test to the Boks' defensive structures, and coach Robbie Deans has already confirmed former All Black captain Sam Cane and Irish legends Peter O'Mahony and Conor Murray will make the trip to SA. 'A lot of people will assume that they will be easy teams, but it will be a slap in the face of those guys,' Erasmus said about underestimating them. 'We know the Barbarians from 2018, and the names I am seeing, it will really be a great test to get some guys in.
The South African
9 hours ago
- Sport
- The South African
Springboks latest: Rassie Erasmus names front row replacements!
Springboks have an array of star injuries, but that doesn't mean they will struggle to fill the positions with arguably just as talented replacements. South African rugby has become synonymous with depth, able to field A and B sides that, many believe, would both be World Cup contenders. However, injuries (especially to regulars) still hurt, and that's something Erasmus is currently navigating. The front row has taken a few blows in the build-up to Springboks' 2025 season. Double World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff was forced into retirement after sustaining a free injury to the neck, while Trevor Nyakane and Frans Malherbe are unlikely to feature this year. Finding additional front rowers shouldn't be an issue for Erasmus, who has already mentioned the likes of Wilco Louw, Thomas du Toit and the uncapped Neethling Fouche. 'Frans is unlikely to play this season again, Trevor definitely not,' the Springboks coach noted. 'Neethling is not a boy anymore, around 30 [32], which is a lekker age for a tighthead prop. Thomas du Toit is doing well with Bath. He is one of the top players there. Wilco is doing well.' 'We are not going to change our game. We want to retain that forward power. There will be new faces in the front row this year.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
11 hours ago
- Sport
- The Citizen
Springboks need different mindset for Baabaas: 'They can rip you apart'
The Springboks will be unable to analyse the Barbarians, as they do with other international teams, ahead of their match in Cape Town next week. Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says the Boks will have to have a different mindset when they take on the Barbarians in Cape Town next weekend. Picture: Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images The Springboks will need to go into their season opener against famed invitational team, the Barbarians, with a different mindset if they want to emerge from next weekend's encounter without any mental scars, according to coach Rassie Erasmus. The BaaBaas, as they are affectionately known, draw top rugby talent from around the world to play for them, and have already announced some massive names to play for them against the Boks in Cape Town next Saturday. They will be coached by former All Blacks assistant and Wallabies head coach Robbie Deans, while some of the big names that will turn out for them are All Blacks players Sam Cane and Shannon Frizell and Irish stalwarts Peter O'Mahoney, Conor Murray and Cian Healy. 'Play what they see' Due to the fact that the team draws talent from all over, and have very little time to train together, they are a side that cannot be analysed, which is something that the Bok management group does extensively with teams they come up against. 'We are a team that likes to analyse the opposition, we always do that and Felix (Jones, assistant coach) plays a massive role in that, especially in finding out what the opposition's strengths and weaknesses are,' explained Erasmus this week. 'We can't do this with a Barbarians team, but there are also individuals we know, although they will be very late with announcing some of the individuals that will play for them. The thing is, when they get together, you tell them to play what they see and be entertaining. 'If you give them bad kicks they will rip you apart. We will try and play really structured in our way and try to get through the game without any mental scars, because that is something that happens if you are in the Barbarian mindset.' Springbok attack Erasmus said that the Springbok attack would be an important weapon for them against the BaaBaas, and that Jones and attack coach Tony Brown will play an integral role in getting the guys up to speed for the game. 'Without a doubt the attack will be important,' said Erasmus. 'With hard work and getting your fundamentals right and between Tony really pushing the guys hard in seeing opportunities, playing with freedom, but not so much that you play yourself into a hole … and then everybody suffers because you tried a few things. 'It's all about the attack side and it is all about Felix supporting Tony. That is why in this specific game there is not a lot of specific defence to analyse so we can focus on our own guys.' The match will afford the Boks a good chance to focus fully on themselves, whereas in normal internationals they have to put a fair bit of focus on their opposition, and Erasmus is happy to have that opportunity. 'We wanted to play against them, and we know it will be a good test for us. They are a team that enjoys playing what they see, but the focus for us in that match will be on our structures,' said Erasmus. 'They have included some very experienced campaigners and great players in world rugby in their squad, so it will be a good assignment for us to get back into the swing of things at this level.'
IOL News
a day ago
- Sport
- IOL News
Springboks flying blind ahead of Barbarians clash in Cape Town
FILE - Rassie Erasmus and his staff find themselves outside of their comfort zone ahead of the Springboks' match against the Barbarians. Image: Backpagepix The Springboks are flying blind ahead of their season opener against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium next Saturday. The Baabaas are yet to announce their full squad of players for the match, with only a handful of players confirmed. All Blacks Sam Cane and Shannon Frizell will renew their rivalry with the Boks, while Irish legends Peter O'Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray will also grace the field at the iconic former 2010 FIFA World Cup venue. Normally, Rassie Erasmus and his coaching staff would also have some sort of idea how the opposition will play, having watched footage of the team. But how Robbie Deans' team will play is anyone's guess at this point. Normally the Barbarians are a team who likes to give the ball some air and play exciting running rugby with the odd trick play of set pieces. Analysing the opposition is something Erasmus prides himself on. He likes the finer details and always wants to be well-prepared. But now he can just focus on getting his team ready for the match and for the players to try and limit their mistakes next Saturday. 'We are a team that likes to analyse the opposition. We always do that and Felix plays a massive role in that, especially in finding out what the opposition's strengths and weaknesses are,' Erasmus said this week. 'We can't do this with a Barbarians team, but there are also individuals we know, although they will be very late with announcing some of the individuals that will play for them,' Erasmus said. 'The thing is, when they get together, you tell them to play what they see and be entertaining. If you give them bad kicks they will rip you apart. We will try and play really structured in our way and try to get through the game without any mental scars, because that is something that happens if you are in the Barbarian mindset.'
