South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer steps down: ‘I leave with my head held high’

• Meyer stands down ‘in best interests of South African rugby’• Team beaten by New Zealand in Rugby World Cup semi-finalHeyneke Meyer will not seek a renewal of his contract to coach South Africa when his current deal expires on 31 December, the South African Rugby Union has confirmed.Meyer had said he would like to stay after leading the team to third place at the Rugby World Cup, but has made an about-turn after receiving stinging criticism of the team’s style of play and his record on transformation of the side. Related: England map out busy fixture list as they await arrival of Eddie Jones…