Rassie Erasmus returns as Springbok head coach

JOHANNESBURG - Rassie Erasmus is back in the Springbok driver's seat with the Director of Rugby re-appointing himself head coach.

Erasmus fills the role left vacant by 2023 World Cup-winning coach Jacques Nienaber, who's gone to Irish side Leinster.

The 2019 World Cup mentor will be at the helm until the 2027 showpiece in Australia.

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