Reports emerged in August that Erasmus has been placed on a shortlist of targets for a key role in Irish rugby.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber and director of rugby Rassie Erasmus do not fear World Cup spies. Photo: Johan Orton.
The World Cup will be Jacques Nienaber’s last tournament as Bok head coach, as he has already agreed to return to Ireland with giants Leinster next season.The Rugby Pod“It sounds like Rassie is going, he might stay for a few months just to get a few things in place,” Matfield said. “The two of them love working together, so I think there’s a good chance that Rassie follows Jacques over there.”“If Rassie stays as director of rugby, then one of the current assistant coaches could have taken over the head coach role.
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