Heyneke Meyer steps down as South Africa boss

Heyneke Meyer has decided to stand down as South Africa coach.

The South African Rugby Union announced on its official Twitter feed that Meyer had advised them he no longer wished to be considered as a candidate to coach the Springboks.

Meyer, whose contract expired at the end of this month, led South Africa to third place in the recent Rugby World Cup, but the Springboks also suffered a shock 34-32 defeat against Japan in their opening pool game.