Former All Blacks playmaker Tony Brown has been confirmed as South Africa's new attack coach

It comes with Rassie Erasmus confirmed as head coach on a four year deal, after leading the team to the 2019 World Cup title and then moving into a director of rugby role for their successful title defence last year.

Brown, who has juggled coaching roles with Japan and the Highlanders since retiring from playing, replaces Felix Jones who has moved to England.

Former Ireland hooker Jerry Flannery has taken over as defence coach.

The Springboks have also named recently retired international referee Jaco Peyper will join the team as a laws advisor, while two time World Cup winning 'Bok Duane Vermeulen has been appointed to a roving coaching role.