Springboks coach
SA Rugby Union to make decision on Coetzee in 2018
There has been widespread speculation regarding the future of Springbok coach Allister Coetzee after another underwhelming international season.
Eben Etzebeth, who made his international debut aged 20 in 2012 and has since won 60 caps, is relishing his leadership role.
In doing so, he will become the youngest South African to do so at 24 years, nine months and 12 days.
Lambie was knocked out by a high tackle early in the first test when Ireland beat the Boks in Cape Town.
Having trailed behind in the first half, the Springboks managed to beat Ireland 32-26.
Newly appointed Bok coach Allister Coetzee speaks to 702’s John Robbie about his new role and his plans for the senior national squad.
Allister Coetzee was yesterday named as the successor to Heyneke Meyer, to coach the Springboks.
Coetzee will lead the side until the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
SA's rugby community is convinced that Allister Coetzee will be named as the new coach of the Springboks.
Allister Coetzee, who was assistant in the 2007 World Cup, is currently coaching club rugby in Japan.
Rugby legend Jean de Villiers says Allister Coetzee has the necessary experience to handle the job.
The first group of Springboks touched down at the OR Tambo International Airport earlier.
A special piece of turf is being grown in soil drawn from all 14 South African rugby provinces.
Heyneke Meyer has named his 23-man squad to face Argentina in Durban on Saturday.
Springboks will take nothing for granted when they face the All Blacks in a Rugby Championship match at the Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg
Heyneke Meyer says he doesn’t have any concerns about Fourie du Preez, despite a string of injuries.
The move comes despite Steyn walking out on the Springboks ahead of a test in Durban last year.
The Springboks were gutted about losing their tour-opener when Ireland beat the Boks 29-15.
New names include Seabelo Senatla, Robbie Coetzee, Julian Redelinghuys, Jaco Kriel & Nizaam Carr.