Continuity key to Bok growth
The retention of a crack coaching staff and player group will allow the Springboks to build on a World Cup triumph for the first time in history, writes JON CARDINELLI.
I’m pleased for Boks – Jones
Eddie Jones says to see the galvanising effect the Boks’ World Cup triumph has on South Africa dampens the hardship he feels about losing in the final.
‘I was wrong about Rassie’
Former Ireland centre Gordon D’Arcy has admitted he was wrong to criticise Rassie Erasmus for his decision to leave Munster.
Boks must build on powerful platform
The power of the Springbok brand, which Rassie Erasmus and his team have restored, needs to be the centre of attention in the transitory and building phase following the World Cup win and leading up to the British & Irish Lions tour in two years’ time, writes former Bok hooker JAMES DALTON.
Erasmus faces tricky Bok task
While Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks have had a well-deserved party over the past few weeks following their World Cup win, the Bok boss’ next assignment is a lot trickier, writes JOHN GOLIATH.
Watch: Bok coaches break out in song
World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus and his assistant coaches Felix Jones, Jacques Nienaber and Aled Walters sing a Munster song during the Boks’ trophy tour in Durban.
No regrets for Van Graan
Former Bok assistant coach Johann van Graan says he does not regret vacating his former role following South Africa’s World Cup win in Japan.
Venter: ‘Boks saved best for last’
Former assistant coach Brendan Venter says the Boks executed their original plan to perfection during the World Cup final against England.
‘Rassie’s the smartest man I know’
South Africa-born Rebels coach Dave Wessels says he is not surprised by the lasting impact Rassie Erasmus has made on Springbok rugby.
Graphic: Rassie’s record in numbers
A look at outgoing coach Rassie Erasmus’ record in charge of the Boks after he stepped down to focus on his role as SA Rugby director of rugby.
