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.

Former England defence coach Felix Jones will become an assistant coach with South Africa from 1 March. Jones stepped down from his position with England in December after becoming disillusioned in Steve Borthwick's set-up.

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Felix Jones, winner of two World Cups with the Springboks, returns to South Africa after a difficult England experience.

FORMER IRELAND INTERNATIONAL Felix Jones has returned to the Springboks set-up as an assistant coach. Jones won back-to-back World Cups with South Africa in 2019 and 2023 before moving to England and transforming their defence.

Felix Jones will reunite with Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks from March 1, 2025, SA Rugby has confirmed. Jones returns to the Springboks set-up after a short stint with England in 2024, having joined Steve Borthwick’s coaching team after helping South Africa win back-to-back Rugby World Cups.