“I’ve followed Rassie’s journey since his playing days,” says Botha. “What he has achieved with the Springboks goes far beyond rugby – it’s a masterclass in culture-building, resilience, innovation under pressure, and uniting a nation. I can’t wait to sit down with him and unpack the thinking behind some of the boldest and most successful leadership decisions in modern sport. 1 in World rugby rankingsFireside chatBotha, one of South Africa’s most awarded and respected media and advertising executives, is a lifelong rugby fanatic and has long admired Erasmus’s leadership philosophy. The fireside-style interview will take place on the main stage of the Pulse Media Leadership Conference and promises to deliver powerful lessons for business leaders, creatives, and anyone fascinated by high performance culture.