Former England defence coach Felix Jones will become an assistant coach with South Africa from next week. Jones stepped down from his position with England in December after becoming disillusioned in Steve Borthwick's set-up.

Felix Jones will return to the Springboks coaching staff as the former England rugby defence coach’s new role is revealed six months after his resignation. Jones handed in his notice to Steve Borthwick last August and was working remotely from Ireland until reaching a settlement with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) in December to allow him to seek a new role.

Felix Jones is back in South Africa's coaching team to help the Springboks' quest for a third straight Rugby World Cup title.

Jones only joined England following the Springboks’ 2023 World Cup triumph but lasted just seven months as defence coach before quitting in September, shortly following the exit of Aled Walters as head of strength and conditioning amid rumours of discontent of working under Borthwick.

Double Rugby World Cup-winning assistant coach Felix Jones has returned to South Africa's technical team following a short stint with England, officials said on Thursday, as the Springboks confirmed their home venues for the 2025 season.

Felix Jones, previously an assistant coach for South Africa's World Cup-winning team, has rejoined the Springboks after a brief tenure with England. His return fortifies the coaching roster for upcoming fixtures,

Felix Jones has returned to the Springboks set-up as an assistant coach – just six months after dramatically walking out on England head coach Steve Borthwick.

Former Ireland international had previously helped Sprinboks win two World Cups before joining England’s backroom team

Former England assistant coach Felix Jones has re-joined South Africa's coaching staff, it has been confirmed. The 37-year-old previously worked with the Springboks as a defence consultant, helping them to two Rugby World Cup victories in 2019 and 2023, before joining England following the last tournament.

Felix Jones rejoins the South African rugby coaching team after a brief period with England. Having contributed to the Springboks' World Cup victories in 2019 and 2023, Jones is set to enhance the team as one of six assistant coaches under Rassie Erasmus starting 2024.