Jerry Flannery, the exIreland hooker and former assistant coach of Harlequins, has become the new defence coach for the South African Springboks. He hopes to integrate smoothly into the South African rugby culture and has already demonstrated his commitment to his new team by learning Afrikaans. Flannery’s appointment and that of Tony Brown, the exAll Black flyhalf, bring an international twist to the team, highlighting the global aspect of rugby. Despite the challenge of filling Jacques Nienaber’s shoes, Flannery’s experience and determination make him wellsuited for the job.
