THE subject of the Springbok coaching and management team for next year and beyond will be reviewed by the SA Rugby Union after the conclusion of the Rugby World Cup.
Saru chief executive Jurie Roux said yesterday that the contracts of the national team's coaching, medical and logistical staff would expire at the end of the year.
Coach Peter de Villiers's contract with the Springboks expires on December 31.
"The formal review of the 2011 season and the process of making appointments for 2012 will only be concluded towards the end of the year, as was decided by the executive council in July," said Roux.
"The appointment of the Springbok coaches and management team are easily among the most important decisions we must take as an organisation.
"The next steps we take in that process will be in the very best interests of the Springbok team.
"We are aware that there is great public interest in the matter, but supporters will understand that we have many factors to consider before any further announcements."
South Africa returned home on Monday, having been dethroned as world champions in the tournament in New Zealand after losing to Australia in the quarterfinals on Sunday.
Roux said the executive council appointed the head coach, dependent on ratification by the Saru general council.
Review of Springbok hierarchy
THE subject of the Springbok coaching and management team for next year and beyond will be reviewed by the SA Rugby Union after the conclusion of the Rugby World Cup.
Saru chief executive Jurie Roux said yesterday that the contracts of the national team's coaching, medical and logistical staff would expire at the end of the year.
Coach Peter de Villiers's contract with the Springboks expires on December 31.
"The formal review of the 2011 season and the process of making appointments for 2012 will only be concluded towards the end of the year, as was decided by the executive council in July," said Roux.
"The appointment of the Springbok coaches and management team are easily among the most important decisions we must take as an organisation.
"The next steps we take in that process will be in the very best interests of the Springbok team.
"We are aware that there is great public interest in the matter, but supporters will understand that we have many factors to consider before any further announcements."
South Africa returned home on Monday, having been dethroned as world champions in the tournament in New Zealand after losing to Australia in the quarterfinals on Sunday.
Roux said the executive council appointed the head coach, dependent on ratification by the Saru general council.
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