Matt Proudfoot, who currently works for the RFU, will leave his position to take a new one in South African rugby. Proudfoot, who has served in his current capacity for less than three years, won't be kept on by the new England administration under Steve Borthwick. In the 2019 Rugby World Cup final, Proudfoot coached the Springboks' forward pack, which dominated England's scrum. The 50-year-old will be introduced as the new head coach of South African university powerhouse Maties in the Varsity Cup, according to Afrikaans media outlet Rappor t.