As the rumour mill cranked into overdrive about the identity of the next Springbok coach, one of the leading contenders put distance between himself and many unsubstantiated claims.
The name of Allister Coetzee, the former Stormers coach and assistant Bok coach when South Africa won the 2007 World Cup, has been linked to the post still held by Heyneke Meyer.
But Coetzee gave nothing away in a text conversation from Japan with Sowetan. "You're right when you say there are rumours, because I don't know anything about it."
According to reports, Coetzee had been in Cape Town to discuss the possibility of becoming Bok coach, but neither the SA Rugby Union (Saru) nor Coetzee substantiated those claims.
When asked directly if he would consider taking the job if asked, Coetzee did not reply. But another source said it was a "done deal".
Meyer's position will formally come under the microscope at a meeting of Saru's executive council on December 11, which follows a meeting of the general council on December 9. But there is no guarantee that any decisions will be announced immediately. Several unions are believed to be unhappy with Meyer's 66.7% winning ratio.
Coetzee: I have no clue about Bok job
As the rumour mill cranked into overdrive about the identity of the next Springbok coach, one of the leading contenders put distance between himself and many unsubstantiated claims.
The name of Allister Coetzee, the former Stormers coach and assistant Bok coach when South Africa won the 2007 World Cup, has been linked to the post still held by Heyneke Meyer.
But Coetzee gave nothing away in a text conversation from Japan with Sowetan. "You're right when you say there are rumours, because I don't know anything about it."
According to reports, Coetzee had been in Cape Town to discuss the possibility of becoming Bok coach, but neither the SA Rugby Union (Saru) nor Coetzee substantiated those claims.
When asked directly if he would consider taking the job if asked, Coetzee did not reply. But another source said it was a "done deal".
Meyer's position will formally come under the microscope at a meeting of Saru's executive council on December 11, which follows a meeting of the general council on December 9. But there is no guarantee that any decisions will be announced immediately. Several unions are believed to be unhappy with Meyer's 66.7% winning ratio.
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