Rugby: Ex-England coach Jones returns to South Africa staff
London, Feb. 27 -- Former England defence coach, Felix Jones will become an assistant coach with South Africa from next week.
Jones stepped down from his position with England in December after becoming disillusioned in Steve Borthwick's set-up, the BBC reported.
The 37-year-old was part of the Springboks' coaching staff during their 2019 and 2023 World Cup victories, working under head coach Rassie Erasmus in the first of those triumphs.
"We are delighted to welcome Felix back and we are excited to see him pick up where he left off in 2023," said Erasmus, who returned as head coach when Jacques Nienaber left for Leinster following the 2023 World Cup win.
"He was a vital cog in the coaching team from 2019 to 2023 and his experience, profess...
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