Pietersen heading to Tigers
Springbok and Sharks winger JP Pietersen will join the Leicester Tigers on a three-year deal after this season's Vodacom Super Rugby competition.
Springbok and Sharks winger JP Pietersen will join the Leicester Tigers on a three-year deal after this season's Vodacom Super Rugby competition.
The Springbok coaching job will not be advertised, with the possible candidates to replace Heyneke Meyer set to be approached during an intensive ongoing process.
The new Springbok coach will only be appointed at the end of March.
Saru has approved a 'significant' new funding model that is designed to see more players remain in South Africa.
Springbok loose forward Willem Alberts has sustained a suspected torn bicep while playing for Stade Français and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
The process of finalising the appointment of Heyneke Meyer’s successor is only set to be concluded early next year.
Springbok centre Damian de Allende and lock Lood de Jager have earned two high-profile nominations in the 2015 Saru awards.
The Springboks will start their 2016 end-of-year tour with a match against the Barbarians at Wembley Stadium in London.
The South African Rugby Union has confirmed a third sponsorship deal in the space of a week.