Former All Black Tony Brown has reportedly signed a deal to become the Springboks' new attack coach, after the role became vacant following the departure of Felix Jones.
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Irishman Felix Jones has been the Springbok's leading attacking force in recent years and is a two-time World Cup winner. But he joined England's coaching staff and South Africa entered the market for a new attacking coach.
Sunday, Afrikaans publications; rapportbroke the news that Rassie Erasmus was eyeing Brown to fill the vacancy.
And although nothing is confirmed at the moment, coach Erasmus' quest appears to have been successful following new reports in the New Zealand media that a deal has been brokered, signed and concluded to join the world champions. .
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Brown has coached Japan to two World Cups and helped the Brave Blossoms reach the quarterfinals for the first time in 2019. He also played a key role in the Highlanders' Super Rugby title win in 2015.
The former All Black fly-half is no stranger to South Africa, having scored 171 points in 18 Test matches and previously played for the Sharks and Stormers in Super Rugby.
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2024 Springbok Test Schedule
| Opponent | date | venue | competition |
| Ireland | July 6th | Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria | Tour planned for later this year |
| Ireland | July 13th | kings park, durban | Tour planned for later this year |
| Portugal | July 20th | to be decided | Tour planned for later this year |
| all blacks | August 31st | Ellis Park, Johannesburg | rugby championship |
| all blacks | September 7th | DHL Stadium, Cape Town | rugby championship |
| Argentina | September 28th | Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit | rugby championship |
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