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Erasmus backs Springboks talisman Kolisi to be fit for World Cup

Cape Town (AFP) - Siya Kolisi is on track to captain the Springboks in their defence of the Rugby World Cup, said Rassie Erasmus, South Africa's director of rugby, on Thursday.

AFP

Gordon D'Arcy claims Jacques Nienaber appointment will shake up Leinster

And Springbok legend Victor Matfield feels it is the right move for South Africa's head coach after this year's Rugby World Cup

Irish Mirror

Ex-Springbok Habana 'not surprised' by Nienaber departure

Toulon (France) (AFP) - Former South Africa winger Bryan Habana said on Monday he is "not surprised" about Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber's upcoming departure after this year's Rugby World Cup.

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Stick or Davids set to succeed Nienaber as Springboks coach

Johannesburg (AFP) - South Africa assistant coaches Mzwandile Stick and Deon Davids are the favourites to succeed Jacques Nienaber as head coach when he quits after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

AFP

Nienaber to quit South Africa for Leinster after World Cup

Paris (AFP) - South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber will leave his job after the Rugby World Cup to move to Irish province Leinster.

AFP

Nienaber to quit Springboks for Leinster after World Cup

Paris (AFP) - Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber will leave his job after the Rugby World Cup to move to Irish province Leinster.

AFP

South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber to join Leinster after World Cup

He will replace Stewart Lancaster, who is due to depart the Leinster coaching staff at the end of the season.

Irish Mirror

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Tonight's rugby news as Wales stars explain moves to England and club confirm new coach after Wayne Pivac link

Here's your rugby evening headlines for Tuesday, 11 April

Wales Online

Nigel Owens won't be accepting South Africa World Cup job offer

The Springboks wanted the legendary referee to join their coaching set-up ahead of their World Cup defence later this year

Wales Online

Rassie Erasmus reveals why he wants Nigel Owens for World Cup saying he can resolve Springboks' 'aggressive' reputation

World champions South Africa want Nigel's famed communication skills and legendary refereeing expertise to help them defend title

Wales Online

France v Wales referee Nic Berry was publicly ripped apart and left distressed

The Australian is set to take charge of France v Wales on Saturday

Wales Online

Nigel Owens reveals he's torn over 'incredibly exciting' South Africa World Cup job after Rassie Erasmus approach

Legendary referee Nigel Owens is wanted by the world champion Springboks as they defend their World Cup crown this year, but has huge commitments in Wales

Wales Online

Top South African coach says Nigel Owens 'appointment would be a masterstroke' for Springboks

Welsh refereeing legend Nigel Owens addresses speculation over links to a job with South Africa's coaching team

Wales Online

Ireland v France referee Wayne Barnes, the record-breaking official who nearly quit rugby after horrific abuse

The Englishman is in charge of the potential Six Nations title decider

Wales Online

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Eddie Jones: ‘The mistakes I made with England – and why I got the sack’

The former England head coach tells Donald McRae what he should have done differently and why he still believes he can lift the Rugby World Cup

AFP

Barnes launches rugby match officials body after online threats

London (AFP) - Wayne Barnes helped launch the first representative body for senior rugby union officials on Tuesday after the English referee and his family were subjected to threats on social media.

The Guardian - UK

Missed chance will define Jones’s England era but timing of his departure was wrong

Beating the All Blacks in 2019, losing the final and his untimely dismissal leave Eddie Jones wondering what might have been

Daily Mirror

Referee Wayne Barnes reveals vile threats against wife and kids after Rassie Erasums rant

Rugby official Wayne Barnes had refereed his 100th match as France beat the Springboks, but what should have been a special occasion was quickly ruined by online trolls

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The Guardian - UK

World Rugby facing outcry to cut ties with France’s Bernard Laporte

Pressure is mounting on the suspended World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte to cut all ties with the sport following his conviction for corruption.

Wales Online

Wayne Barnes reveals he's considered quitting refereeing as wife threatened after Rassie Erasmus criticism

The abuse came after Barnes took charge of South Africa's defeat to France last month

The Guardian - UK

Eddie Jones is in a tight spot with England but being the underdog suits him fine

Talk of firing the coach nine months out from a World Cup ignores the very traits that make him worth sticking by

Evening Standard

England have left it too late to sack Eddie Jones and win the World Cup, says Handre Pollard

Handre Pollard believes England do not have enough time to sack Eddie Jones and still claim World Cup glory in France next year.

The Independent UK

England have left it too late to sack Eddie Jones before World Cup, says South Africa’s Handre Pollard

A decision on the head coach’s future is due from the Rugby Football Union next month.

The Guardian - UK

Eddie Jones adamant England are still ‘moving in the right direction’

The England head coach has accepted full responsibility for the 27-13 defeat to South Africa but insisted his team remain on course for the World Cup

The Independent UK

England collapse against 14-man South Africa as autumn ends in dispiriting rout

England 13-27 South Africa: Eddie Jones’ men delivered the worst performance of an autumn campaign consisting of a solitary victory over Japan

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