Felix Jones: Returning to Springboks After England Spell

Felix Jones rejoins the South African rugby coaching team after a brief period with England. Having contributed to the Springboks' World Cup victories in 2019 and 2023, Jones is set to enhance the team as one of six assistant coaches under Rassie Erasmus starting 2024.

Double Rugby World Cup-winning assistant coach Felix Jones is making a comeback to South Africa's technical team. After a short tenure with England, Jones, a former Ireland international, reaffirms his commitment to the Springboks, a team he helped secure World Cup victories in 2019 and 2023.

Jones had initially departed for a role as defence coach with Steve Borthwick's England but has since returned after seeing out his notice period. Head Coach Rassie Erasmus praised Jones's expertise and ethics, highlighting his previous contributions from 2019 to 2023.

Joining as one of six assistants to Erasmus, Jones will work alongside Tony Brown, Jerry Flannery, Deon Davids, Mzwandile Stick, and Daan Human, enhancing an already robust coaching lineup.

(With inputs from agencies.)