Here’s the latest South African transfer news and rumours with the future of the Springboks coaching staff to be decided.

Respected Afrikaans newspaper Rapport is renowned for the accuracy of its reports, and this Sunday’s stories provide plenty of intrigue.

Rassie’s staff

Firstly, it reveals negotiations over the future of Rassie Erasmus‘ coaching staff have been placed on pause until the end of the November internationals.

Erasmus’ contract expires after the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia and the same is true for his Springbok assistants, Mzwandile Stick, Deon Davids, Jerry Flannery, Felix Jones, Daan Human and Tony Brown.

Initial talks