Former Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has been tipped as Andy Farrell’s successor following the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

The World Cup winning coach is enjoying life in Ireland’s domestic circuit, guiding Leinster to the top of the URC table with nine wins in as many games, placing them ten points ahead of next-best Glasgow Warriors.

Whether Nienaber continues with the Irish outfit until the World Cup is another question, but regardless of where the 52-year-old will be posted, he will be more than qualified to take on the head coaching role – former flanker Alan Quinlan agrees with this narrative.

“Obviously, his track record and what he’s done with South Africa has been phenomenal,” said Quinlan on Off The Ball.

“I’m sure if he was available, if Andy Farrell was to step down or move aside, of course he would come into the conversation.

“He will be judged this year on Leinster won’t he and how they do in Europe.”

Gayton McKenzie discusses Springboks equity deal negotiations

“This deal has divided South Africans and taken the gloss away from the on-field successes of the Springboks. I think the time has come for us to move on.

“SA Rugby must find alternative sources of revenue and they must just kill this thing because it has caused a lot of unnecessary fighting, division, and strife.

“SA Rugby must think outside of the box, and I have faith in SA Rugby’s leadership in terms of finding another alternative.

“I have seen another proposal, with my own eyes, from the Rupert group,

“It is better than the ASG proposal and I don’t think the Rupert group would bring a proposal and not bring it to SA Rugby.

“They must have given it to SA Rugby, but I have seen the proposal. I said the guys must come to the table, and I’ve seen the proposals.

“Those are esteemed businesspeople who have access to SA Rugby and must have spoken to SA Rugby.

“Guys must come together now because not even the unions are talking to each other.”

Would this be a good move for Nienaber?

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