BREAKING: Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer resigns
Heyneke Meyer has resigned from his position as Springbok coach.
The Springboks confirmed the news via their official Twitter page today.
SARU’s General Council was set to meet on December 11 to discuss Meyer’s future as coach, but that meeting will now be to find a suitable replacement for Meyer.
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Former Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has been widely tipped as the man to replace Meyer.
Meyer coached the Boks between 2012 and 2015.
See the tweets below.
Heyneke Meyer has advised SARU that he no longer wished to be considered as a candidate to coach the Springboks.
— South African Rugby (@Springboks) December 3, 2015Meyer decided to stand aside as coach, a decision he considers to be in the best interest of SA rugby, following recent developments.
— South African Rugby (@Springboks) December 3, 2015Heyneke Meyer: “My integrity has always been very important and I feel I can leave with my head held high."
— South African Rugby (@Springboks) December 3, 2015Heyneke Meyer: “Thank you to the countless faithful, positive and passionate supporters that have made my job as coach a joy."
— South African Rugby (@Springboks) December 3, 2015Twitter - @gazza_jenks @ECRSportswave
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