South Africa may be forced to undertake their end-of-season tour to England, Scotland and Wales without the services of a team manager.
Acting incumbent Andy Marinos, who filled the position on a caretaker basis after no suitable candidate could be found before the June internationals, has left to become the new acting managing director for SA Rugby.
And Professor Jannie Ferreira, who has been tasked by SA Rugby to find a replacement, has admitted there is little time to find a new man.
Ferreira, who is the president of the Golden Lions Rugby Union, said: ‘I'll grant you that we're rather pressured as far as time is concerned.
‘We first have to get a proper job description before we can continue the process. For example, there has to be a decision whether the post will be a purely ceremonial one.
‘If it is not going to be a ceremonial appointment, the process must obviously be a more protracted one.
‘Unfortunately it is a fact that we don't have a lot of time to make such an appointment. I need to get a few proposals. I will have to consult widely to find out exactly what the role has to encompass.’
SA Rugby may also invite certain individuals to apply for the post.
