• World Cup-winning coach to return to role as director of rugby• Former physiotherapist Nienaber expected to take over
South Africa’s defence guru, Jacques Nienaber, is in contention to succeed Rassie Erasmus as the new Springboks coach, with the world champions now turning their attention to the
British and
Irish Lions tour in 2021 after their success in Japan.
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