Chronicle EditorJOHANNESBURG. — Former Springboks coach on Nick Mallett said yesterday that better South African national rugby coaches than embattled incumbent Allister Coetzee had been fired. Coetzee has overseen the worst season for South Africa since the country was readmitted to international rugby in 1992, culminating in a 27-13 loss to Wales in Cardiff on Saturday.
That was the eighth defeat in 12 Tests this year, including a first to Italy, a first at home to Ireland and a first away to Argentina.
The twice world champions were also humiliated 57-15 by top-ranked New Zealand – the largest home defeat suffered by the green and gold. — AFP.
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