Heyneke Meyer set to stay on as Bok coach

26 October 2015 - 12:21
By News24
South Africa's head coach Heyneke Meyer (R) leaves following a press conference in Guildford, south west of London, on October 21, 2015, during the 2015 Rugby Union World Cup.
Image: AFP PHOTO / FRANCK FIFE South Africa's head coach Heyneke Meyer (R) leaves following a press conference in Guildford, south west of London, on October 21, 2015, during the 2015 Rugby Union World Cup.

Heyneke Meyer is likely to remain in his post as Springbok head coach despite the team’s Rugby World Cup semi-final defeat.

The Boks’ World Cup hopes were shattered after they lost 20-18 to the All Blacks at Twickenham at the weekend.

The loss brings an end to South Africa's hopes of winning a third World Cup, but they still have the Bronze Final against Argentina to look forward to on Friday (22:00 SA time).

According to media reports Meyer will continue to coach the Boks in 2016 having already signed a contract extension.

Reports earlier in the year indicated that Meyer’s contract had been extended until 2019 however it was never confirmed by the South African Rugby Union (SARU).