Despite Allister Coetzee previously saying that he would be open to considering an overseas based player for the role, SA rugby bosses are against the idea.
The Springbok logo currently appears on the jersey alongside the Protea logo.
With many Springbok hopefuls on show in this huge Super Rugby derby, here are some that could make a big impression on the national coach in his first week in the job.
Zapiro’s latest cartoon has not gone down too well.
With the coronation of new Springbok coach Allister Coetzee, let us look at what this appointment means from a grassroots perspective, for rugby and lovers of the oval ball sport in South Africa.
Why the slow unveiling as Springbok coach helps Allister Coetzee.
There’s a long, hard road ahead for newly appointed Springbok coach Allister Coetzee.
Probably one of the worst kept secrets ever in South African sport, but at least its official now.
No, it’s not an April Fool’s joke.
LoodDe Jager is the youngest winner of the most prestigious award in South African rugby since Bryan Habana walked away with the spoils in 2005, aged 22.
Springboks fans will have to wait a little while longer to find out who will coach the team next season.
All Blacks coach, Steve Hansen, thinks Heyneke Meyer has made the right decision.
Heyneke Meyer has walked away from his job with the Springboks, little over a week before SARU’s general council was due to meet to discuss his future.
South African bookies have suspended betting on the next Bok coach after a flurry of bets were placed on Allister Coetzee.
Things are not looking good for SARU, as the embattled organisation loses its second major sponsor, BMW, in just two days.
Two former South African rugby players have laid the Springboks’ woes squarely at the feet of coach Heyneke Meyer and want him out of the coaching seat.
I have found myself thinking about South African rugby quite a lot lately, probably due to the fact my All Blacks were likely to, and did, play them in an all-important semi-final in the 2015 World Cup.
Lambie’s plight mirrors that facing players of colour in South African rugby and much like the issues that face transformation, he is the headache Heyneke Meyer can’t seem to rid himself of.
After meeting the Boks on their off day, South African expat Pieter de Lange is convinced that they deserve our unconditional support now and forever.
No word on whether Heyeke Meyer will consider any of the old-timers for the match on Saturday. Jokes.
It’s going to be tough on Saturday, but these two teams always seem to bring out the best in each other.
It’s going to be an epic clash in the first Rugby World Cup quarterfinal clash on Saturday.
The quarterfinals are around the corner and after South Africa’s World Cup campaign got off to a shaky start, they’ve made some ground to gain some momentum.
Ah, the tabloids, the gift that keeps on giving.