Allister Coetzee confirmed as the new Springbok coach

President of SA Rugby, Oregan Hoskins, announced this morning that Allister Coetzee 52-year-old former Springbok assistant coach will take over from Heyneke Meyer as Sprinkbok coach for the next four years.

"Coaching the Springboks requires a lot of dedication, patience and hard work. I am very excited and grateful." – Coetzee.

— Springboks (@Springboks) April 12, 2016

“This will usher in an exciting new era for rugby in South Africa. Allister was the outstanding candidate in terms of his rugby credentials, his understanding of our unique South African transformation imperatives and also in the image he will present as Springbok coach,” says Oregan Hoskins.

His management team will consist of assistants Mzwandile Stick and Johann van Graan.