Rugby-South Africa coach Nienaber to quit after World Cup

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - International - Ireland v South Africa - Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland - November 5, 2022 South Africa assistant coach Jacques Nienaber before the match REUTERS/Lorraine O'sullivan

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) - South Africa head coach Jacques Nienaber is to quit his role after the Rugby World Cup in France this year to join Irish side Leinster, where he will replace senior coach Stuart Lancaster.

Nienaber was assistant coach with the Springboks when they won the 2019 World Cup in Japan and was elevated to the top job when Rassie Erasmus returned to his director of rugby position after the tournament.