Springboks Hire Joe Lewis as Performance Analyst

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has bolstered his backroom staff by appointing Welsh performance analyst Joe Lewis ahead of a demanding 2026 international season. Lewis, who joins the team as a performance analyst, brings extensive experience from his time with England's coaching setup and various club and national age-grade programs.

The announcement came as South Africa prepares for a packed calendar that includes the inaugural Nations Championship, the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour against New Zealand, and other high-stakes matches. Lewis, who holds a master's degree in performance analysis from Cardiff Metropolitan University and a degree in sports management from the University of South Wales, served as England's head analyst from 2017 to 2021 and senior analyst from 2022 until the end of their recent Six Nations campaign. His previous roles also include work with Welsh clubs Scarlets and Ospreys, as Wales national age-grade video analyst, and as head analyst for New Zealand's Taranaki Rugby.

"We are delighted to welcome Joe to the Springbok team," Erasmus said. "Given his vast experience in technical and performance analysis at international and club level, we believe he...