Springboks backing Meyer to stay on

The Springboks squad have thrown their weight behind Heyneke Meyer’s bid to continue as South Africa coach after the World Cup.

Meyer has called himself a “total nutter” in wanting to extend his tenure as Springboks head coach, but the former Blue Bulls boss may yet relinquish his position.

The 48-year-old could assume a youth development role in the Springboks set-up, but number eight Duane Vermeulen backed him to retain South Africa’s top job.