Peter de Villiers has been named the first black coach of rugby world champions South Africa.
The 50-year-old South Africa under-21 coach succeeds Jake White, who guided the Springboks to victory in the World Cup final against England in Paris in October.
"Peter has created history today by becoming the first black person to coach the Springboks," SARU president Regan Hoskins told a media conference.
"He is a strong leader and a coach with a proven track record. We trust that the rugby fraternity will support him and the team as we embark on an exciting new phase of our proud rugby history."
White departed in acrimonious circumstances when he criticised the South African Rugby Union (SARU) for not allowing him time to consider staying on.
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De Villiers makes history
De Villiers makes history
