Bok defence coach on replacing 'incredible' Nienaber: 'I can't be Jacques, but I can be Jerry'
Springbok assistant coach Jerry Flannery addresses reporters at Newlands Southern Sun Hotel in Cape Town on 12 March 2024.
New Springbok defence coach Jerry Flannery is eager to build on the foundation laid by his predecessor, the meticulous Jacques Nienaber. Even during his tenure as the national team's head coach in recent years, the Springboks' renowned defensive system was Nienaber's responsibility. With Nienaber having departed to Irish club Leinster after the World Cup in October, that role now shifts to former Ireland international Flannery.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
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