Springboks
Felix Jones will return to South Africa and rejoin the Springbok management team following a brief stint with England.
The double World Cup winning assistant coach was named at the Bok management team announcement on Thursday by national coach, Rassie Erasmus.
Jones will join two other three new additions to Erasmus’ team in Lance Lemmetjies, who will join the medical team as one of two physiotherapists, and Robyn Moore, who is the team’s new dietician.
SA Rugby said their appointments will be for the next cycle concluding with the Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia.
“We are delighted to welcome Felix back into the Springbok team and we are excited to see him pick up where he left off in 2023,” said Erasmus.
“He was a vital cog in the coaching team from 2019 to 2023, and his experience, professionalism, and excellent work ethic will make him a great addition to the fantastic coaching team we built from the beginning of 2024.
Of Lemmetjies, Erasmus said: “Lance worked with us during the British & Irish Lions series and also with the SA ‘A’ team, and we are excited to welcome him to the team.”
The Bok coach spoke equally highly Moore, who will serve as the team dietician: “Robyn is a highly qualified professional holding a Master’s Degree from the University of Pretoria with graduate qualifications (BSc Dietetics) from the University of Stellenbosch.
