 Complete the following phrase:  Erasmus started his elite rugby career with the Free State during the 1994 Currie Cup. By the turn of professionalism in rugby union in 1995, Erasmus continued to develop as a leading loose forward for his province, and was selected for the Free States debut season in the 1997 Super 12. By July 1997, he had been called up for national duties with the Springboks ahead of the 