Erasmus enters fray for Bok job

The ball may still be in Allister Coetzee's court, but Rassie Erasmus's stock as the man to take over from Heyneke Meyer as Springbok coach is increasing by the week. The Sunday Times understands that the South African Rugby Union (Saru) has had to explore contingencies in the event of Coetzee declaring himself unavailable and Erasmus, say sources, is next in line.