Worst kept secret confirmed: Rassie Erasmus will take over from Jacques Nienaber as head coach of the Springboks.
Photo: SA Rugby website. Photo: SA Rugby website.Erasmus was in the role prior to Nienaber’s appointment and comes back in to take the world to the 2027Some thought Erasmus may be joining Nienaber in the Emerald Isle, but this was quickly rebuffed by Erasmus, who will combine his role as SA Rugby Director of Rugby and head coach.
Etzebeth, Franco Mostert and Bongi Mbonabi will be 36 in 2027, while the Munster duo of Jean Kleyn and RG Snyman will both also be in their thirties.“Eben is so athletic, but I don’t know if he still has a World Cup in him,” said Erasmus.
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