Rassie Erasmus is set to take over from Jacques Nienaber as head coach of the Springboks, according to a SA Rugby official.
Handre Pollard has revealed he was busy mowing his lawn in Leicester when a call from Rassie Erasmus came through asking him to rejoin the Springbok World Cup squad.
Rassie Erasmus is under no illusions as to the challenge that awaits the Springboks when they face England in the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-finals on Saturday.
Jacques Nienaber insists the Springboks have not strayed from their identity despite opting for a 5-3 split on the bench for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France.
South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has subtly accused France of resorting to football-like tactics during games to try and influence match officials.
SA Rugby director of rugby Rassie Erasmus has confirmed the Springboks will don their traditional green and gold in the wake of the South African Institute for Drug-free Sport's (SAIDS) challenge of the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) notice of noncompliance.