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Swys de Bruin Resigns as Springbok Women Head Coach

He says the departure was long planned to resolve disagreements about the team's future, not over money.

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STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 28: Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin during the South African women's national team training session at SARU Fields on July 28, 2026 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. (Photo by Ashley Vlotman/Gallo Images)
The coach SA Rugby called when Swys de Bruin was unavailable

Overview

  • Swys de Bruin confirmed his resignation from the Springbok Women, saying the move had been submitted long ago and was announced Thursday to avoid disruption before the Black Ferns warm‑up match.
  • De Bruin repeatedly denied media claims that he left over unpaid bonuses and said the reason was differences of opinion and interference about the team's next steps.
  • SA Rugby confirmed that longtime assistants Laurian Johannes‑Haupt and Franzel September will continue as co‑coaches and have De Bruin's public endorsement.
  • Melusi Mthethwa, the successful Junior Springboks coach, was drafted in to assist the Bok Women for the FNB Stadium fixture while the internal coaching transition takes effect.
  • De Bruin, who joined the programme in August 2024, is credited with rapid progress including the team’s first World Cup quarter‑final and says part of his role was to develop the next generation of coaches.