Nigel Owens says no to Rassie on joining Boks - report
Renowned refereeing guru Nigel Owens has reportedly turned down the Springboks' offer to join their management team for this year's Rugby World Cup.
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'Mum's on my case': Rassie hints at Twitter stayaway for World Cup, explains why Boks want Owens
SA Rugby's director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus, has hinted at staying off Twitter during this year's Rugby World Cup in France.
Rassie looks set to 'get his way' on Nigel Owens appointment
Rassie Erasmus looks set to "get his way" with SA Rugby's executive committee to give the green light on bringing Welsh refereeing guru Nigel Owens on board to assist the Springboks.
Springbok machine moves up a gear, date revealed for World Cup squad announcement
Springbok management is shifting gears, and meticulous planning - as was the case building up to their famous 2019 triumph in Japan - is at the heart of preparations for their World Cup title defence in France later this year.
Springboks: Rassie hopeful refereeing guru Nigel Owens will be on board for World Cup defence
The Springboks, and Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus, remain hopeful that former international referee Nigel Owens will be in their corner as they seek to defend their World Cup title in France later this year.
Stick, Kolisi explain why Rassie is keen to appoint referee coach for Boks
Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick and captain Siya Kolisi are in favour of a referee coach joining the team at this year's Rugby World Cup in France.
Rassie banned again: Springbok boss punished for social media commentary on refereeing
Following a week in which Rassie Erasmus has split the rugby fraternity thanks to several social media posts regarding officiating, World Rugby has stepped in and banned the Springbok director of rugby for two matches.
