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Rassie Erasmus was in charge at Munster from April 2016 to December 2017

Erasmus confirmed as Springboks boss

Former Munster director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has been confirmed as South Africa's new rugby coach.

Rassie Erasmus is a contender to succeed Allister Coetzee, who has been sacked after a tumultuous two years in charge of the Springboks.

Rassie in line for SA job after Coetzee sacking

South Africa coach Allister Coetzee has been sacked after a tumultuous two years in charge of the Springboks, meaning that former Munster director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus is in line to take up the position.

Rugby • 02 Feb 18

'I would have to face the indignity of reporting to Rassie (Erasmus)'

Allister Coetzee blasts South Africa Union

South Africa coach Allister Coetzee said he has been effectively demoted from his post and accused the country's rugby authorities of setting him up to fail in a letter leaked to several media outlets over the weekend.

Rugby • 29 Jan 18

Eben Etzebeth was out with an ankle injury

Eben Etzebeth ready to face Ireland after injury

South Africa captain Eben Etzebeth returned to full training on Monday after an ankle injury and will be fit to face Ireland in the test in Dublin on Saturday

Rugby • 06 Nov 17

South Africa assistant coach Johan van Graan

Springboks irate over Van Graan Munster speculation

South Africa head coach Allister Coetzee has strongly refuted speculation that his assistant Johann van Graan is poised to join Munster, insisting nothing official has been confirmed.

Rugby • 01 Oct 17

France will tour South Africa next summer

Springboks confirm summer test series with France

The struggling Springboks' first tests of 2017 will be a three-game home series against France in June, South African Rugby have confirmed.

Rugby • 12 Dec 16

Allister Coetzee stays in charge for the time being

Springboks make sweeping structural changes

South Africa's rugby union announced major changes to the structure of the game in the country on Friday, but resisted the immediate temptation to dismiss embattled coach Allister Coetzee.

Rugby • 09 Dec 16

The three-Test series will be decided in Port Elizabeth

History awaits on huge Irish sporting weekend

Irish sporting attention will be focused primarily on events in Lyon this weekend, but on the Eastern Cape of South Africa the country’s elite rugby players are also venturing into uncharted waters.

Rugby • 25 Jun 16

Allister Coetzee: 'I wasn't happy with the work ethic in the first half. It was terrible.'

Coetzee reveals half-time rant sparked revival

Allister Coetzee admitted he dished out a half-time dressing down to South Africa to spark a dramatic comeback win against Ireland in Johannesburg.

Rugby • 19 Jun 16

Ireland recorded a first-ever Test win on South African soil

Springboks coach promises to 'tighten up' gameplan

South Africa have called Stade Francais fly-half Morne Steyn into their squad ahead of Saturday's second Test against Ireland, with coach Allister Coetzee expecting his team to bounce back from their 26-20 defeat to 14-man Ireland at Ellis Park in Johannesburg at the weekend.

Rugby • 13 Jun 16

Allister Coetzee