With the All Blacks currently undergoing a major coaching shake up, there have been reports in New Zealand to suggest that Tony Brown could be lured away from the Springboks and back to his home country.
Brown has made a huge impact as the Springboks’ attack coach, but some have wondered whether the New Zealander might be tempted by an opportunity that could arise at the All Blacks.
However, Erasmus took to social media this weekend, using an AI-generated video, to make it clear that the coach would not be leaving.
RASSIE ERASMUS HAS SENT A CLEAR MESSAGE ON THE FUTURE OF TONY BROWN
After extending the contract of Erasmus through to 2031, SA Rugby stated that an “announcement on the contract negotiations with other members of the Springbok coaching team will be made in due course”, and Brown is believed to be committed until at least the next World Cup.
Current management team:
Head Coach: Rassie Erasmus
General Manager: Charles Wessels
Assistant Coaches: Tony Brown, Deon Davids, Jerry Flannery, Daan Human, Felix Jones, Mzwandile Stick
Mobi-Unit Coach: Duane Vermeulen
Head of Athletic Performance: Andy Edwards
Laws and Discipline Advisor: Jaco Peyper
Performance Analyst: Paddy Sullivan
Technical Analyst: Lindsay Weyer
Sport Scientist: Sebastian Prim
Team Doctor: Dr Jerome Lehlogonolo Mampane
Physiotherapists: Dr Anuerin Robyn, Lance Lemmetjies
Logistics Manager: JJ Fredericks
Operations Manager: Zintsika Tashe
Media Manager: Zeena Isaacs van Tonder
Dietician: Robyn Moore
