It was frustrating for the Springboks and SA Rugby that there were suggestions that TonyBrown might leave the world champions to take up a coaching role with the All Blacks two years before the World Cup.
SA RugbyCEORian Oberholzer has weighed in on the TonyBrown tug-of-war between New Zealand and South Africa, stating that the attack coach is not only locked in with the Springboks until 2027 but could remain through to 2031.
The point I am getting to is about Springbok attack coach TonyBrown, the Kiwi who is at the centre of a storm of media speculation — especially in his native New Zealand — in the aftermath of the clumsy sacking of All Black coach RazorRobertson.
Springboks assistant coach TonyBrown turned down an approach to join the All Blacks six months ago, according to a report. Brown said that he was approached by then-All Blacks coach Scott Robertson to join his coaching staff, stuff.co.nz reports.
TonyBrown will be staying with the Springboks until after the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Photo. Getty. Tony Brown has revealed he was sounded out about joining the All Blacks towards the end of Scott Robertson’s time with the team ... .
TonyBrown will be staying with the Springboks until after the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Photo. Getty. Tony Brown has revealed he was sounded out about joining the All Blacks towards the end of Scott Robertson’s time with the team ... .
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has not escaped either, with Scotty Stevenson, a famous Kiwi rugby pundit, labeling him “childish and disrespectful” for his social media post on TonyBrown not being lost from the Springboks to the All Blacks.