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Bok Women’s Head Coach Steps Down on Eve of Black Ferns Test

South Africa Rugby said assistants will coach the team after De Bruin quit amid a bonus dispute over tours to Kenya and Fiji.

  • On Thursday, South Africa Rugby confirmed that head coach Swys de Bruin resigned, days before the Springbok Women face the Black Ferns at FNB Stadium on Saturday.
  • De Bruin's resignation stems from a dispute with South Africa Rugby regarding win bonuses for tours to Kenya and Fiji, which he claimed despite not traveling with the team.
  • Assistant coaches Laurian Johannes-Haupt and Franzel September, who led the team during those Kenya and Fiji tours, will continue as co-head coaches for Saturday's match.
  • South Africa Rugby announced no further comment to allow the team to focus on Saturday's game, while players maintain their preparation for the curtain-raiser against the Black Ferns.
  • Saturday's clash serves as the curtain-raiser for the Springboks and All Blacks' third Test in the Greatest Rivalry series, offering the Bok Women a crucial benchmark for development.
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Springbok Women rugby coach quits days before hosting New Zealand

South Africa Women’s rugby coach Swys de Bruin has resigned just days before hosting New Zealand for the first time.

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