Monday, October 09, 2006

Still no Springbok Manager

The Springbok rugby team will soon have a new manager. SA Rugby says the process of appointing a successor to Arthob Petersen is nearing it's conclusion and an announcement will be made soon. A spokesperson confirmed that the sifting process has been narrowed down to two candidates, but refused to name them. However, indications are that the former SA Rugby Managing Director, Songezo Nayo, is a front runner for the post. He is believed to be the choice of Springbok coach Jake White, who's turbulent relationship with the previous manager led to Petersen being asked to step down at the beginning of the current international season. Nayo is expected to be opposed by former SA Rugby Association captain, Liston Ntshongwana, who led the SARA team on their tour to Italy in 1986. Some board members are in favour of Ntshongwana because of his history in SARA rugby on and off the field.

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