Nigel Owens has reportedly confirmed he’s been approached to work with world champions South Africa in what is being dubbed a master move for the world champions.
The 2019 global title winners are said to be looking to appoint a referee coach to aid their preparations for the upcoming World Cup, with Owens reckoned to be the preferred candidate for the job amid a proposal being put to the national governing body’s executive committee.
And former Springboks team boss Nick Mallett believes hiring the Welsh refereeing legend could turn out to be an inspirational decision as South Africa look to successfully defend their crown in France this autumn.
