Rassie Erasmus rejoins SA Rugby

The South African Rugby Union has today confirmed that Rassie Erasmus will be re-joining SA Rugby to fill the Director of Rugby role.

Erasmus, who was named as Pro12 Coach of the Year after leading Munster to the top the log for the first time in six years, is expected to cut ties with the Pro12 outfit on 31 December 2017.

Commenting on the departure, Munster Rugby CEO Garrett Fitzgerald said: “With the squad and management returning for preseason this week we can today confirm that Rassie and Defence Coach Jacques Nienaber will return to South Africa.

"...I believe we were very lucky in securing Rassie and Jacques in the first place, and we are thankful for the services of such experienced and knowledgeable coaching talent..."

CEO of SA Rugby Jurie Roux added: "Allister Coetzee’s position as Springbok coach remains unchanged.

“Allister has done a great job to turn the Springboks around this season and I can categorically put to rest any idea that he is being replaced as Springbok coach. We will do everything in our power to support him for the Rugby Championship and everything that lies beyond that.”