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It's over... Allister Coetzee is no longer Springbok headcoach
By Peter Thompson
Allister Coetzee's reign as the Springboks' head coach has ended by mutual contest, South Africa Rugby has confirmed.
Speculation over Coetzee's future heightened after reports in South African media emerged with details of a scathing letter he was said to have sent to SA Rugby chief executive Jurie Roux.
It was confirmed on Friday that Coetzee, appointed as Heyneke Meyer's successor in April 2016, has left his role with immediate effect.
SA Rugby revealed that a new coaching and management team will be confirmed later this month.
"First and foremost we had to assess what is in the best interests of the Springboks," SARU CEO Jurie Roux said.
"We'd like to thank Allister for his passion and dedication to the Springbok cause and wish him every success in his next role."
Allister Coetzee said: "I have always held Springbok rugby dear to my heart and will continue to do so and for that reason, I think now is the time the team and I strike out in new directions. I wish Springbok rugby every success in the future – as I have always done."
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Nope. The Boks vs AB's rivalry is over 100 years old. Ireland's rivalry is a baby compared to it. This rivalry barely started. Give it another 90 years, with the Irish continuesly a big threat. Until then, the Irish is just coat tail riders trying to make money from a non existent rivalry.
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Needs to stack some weight on
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