Springbok scrum consultant Os du Randt’s contract has not been extended to cover this year’s World Cup.

The reason given by the media but not yet confirmed by SARU is that his contract was not renewed due to a lack of money. However, SARU have just signed a massive 5 year deal with Absa. And anyway, if they have to cut back, why cut back in a World Cup year of all years?

Other speculation:
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