Overview
- New Zealand Rugby confirmed Scott Robertson’s exit after a season review and said the search for a new All Blacks head coach has begun.
- Rassie Erasmus posted on X a photo of Tony Brown captioned "I'm not leaving," rejecting speculation about the Springboks assistant departing.
- Erasmus reinforced the message an hour later with an AI-generated video of Brown to underline that no move is planned.
- Reporting indicates Brown remains contracted to the Springboks through the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
- SA Rugby has said announcements on contract negotiations with other Springbok coaches will be made in due course.