Rassie Erasmus dismisses speculation over Tony Brown's Springboks future

Erasmus' previous experience of World Cups means he would like to have his coaching team's future secure beyond the 2027 tournament. 

Attack coach Tony Brown is contracted to the Springboks until 2027. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Rassie Erasmus has dismissed speculation that Springboks attack coach Tony Brown could leave for a return to New Zealand. Brown, who joined Erasmus' coaching ticket following South Africa's victory in the 2023 World Cup, is contracted until 2027. He had been linked with a possible All Blacks role following the sacking of Scott Robertson. 

“It was just a bit frustrating with people suggesting there was a possibility that he would leave prior to finishing his contract,” Erasmus said on Monday.