Kriel: Jerry keeps Bok defence train steaming
Jesse Kriel has hailed Jerry Flannery’s influence as the Springboks’ defence coach, describing him as a hard-working leader who has seamlessly integrated into the world champions’ system.
Bok defence guru backs ‘coach’ Kwagga
Jerry Flannery has lavished praise on flanker Kwagga Smith, describing him as an “on-field coach”, while also lauding Eben Etzebeth’s leadership ahead of his record-breaking cap.
Flannery ‘not Jacques but I can be Jerry’
Springbok defence coach Jerry Flannery said the onus is on him to build on predecessor Jacques Nienaber’s solid foundation with the back-to-back world champions.
Nienaber backs new Bok coaches
Jacques Nienaber has thrown his support behind successor Jerry Flannery to be a natural fit as the Springboks’ new defence coach.
Flannery no stranger to Springboks
Rassie Erasmus reportedly lined up newly-appointed Springbok defence coach Jerry Flannery as Jacques Nienaber’s successor before last year’s World Cup.
Green keen to join Flannery at Boks
Harlequins utility back Tyrone Green eyes a first Springbok call-up amid the shifting landscape of the national team structures.
Bok coaching shake-up confirmed
SA Rugby has officially announced the new coaching staff for the Springboks, while Rassie Erasmus has signed on as head coach until the end of 2027.
Jean: Rassie wants coaches he trusts
Former Springbok skipper Jean de Villiers believes Tony Brown and Jerry Flannery would be invaluable additions to Rassie Erasmus’ national coaching setup.
Boks to reveal Nienaber’s successor
The Springboks are set to unveil two new additions to the coaching staff this week, with a former Ireland international linked to the vacant defence coach role.
