Rassie Erasmus adds Jacques Nienaber to Munster coaching ticket

New Munster director of rugby, Rassie Erasmus has drafted in compatriot Jacques Nienaber as the province’s new defence coach.

Nienaber joins on a three-year contract and will be part of a backroom team featuring Jerry Flannery who extends his role of scrum coach for a further year, and former full-back Felix Jones, who joins the ticket in a technical coaching capacity on a one-year deal.

Munster confirmed that Erasmus will be accountable for team performance and all on-field coaching.