A new assistant coach joins the Springbok World Cup squad
Rassie Erasmus completed his Rugby World Cup coaching team with the confirmed appointment of defence consultant Felix Jones.
Rassie Erasmus completed his Rugby World Cup coaching team with the confirmed appointment of defence consultant Felix Jones.
The second Springbok alignment camp concluded in Vanderbijlpark with Rassie Erasmus, SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby, expressing his satisfaction with the progress of the team’s preparations for the forthcoming international season.
Former Springbok lock Victor Matfield was on Thursday confirmed as the Lions’ new forwards coach.
Lions defence coach JP Ferreira is back working with the team, preparing the players for a tough Super Rugby season ahead.
The Lions squad has been in pre-season training since November, albeit without a number of key players who have been plying their trade in Japan.
Lions captain Warren Whiteley discusses the team’s attacking evolution, his dream of captaining the Springboks and the local derby at Ellis Park on Friday night.