Former Springbok coach Andre Markgraaff has withdrawn his name from the shortlist to coach South Africa after the death of his younger brother Pierre.
Markgraaff named as a contender earlier in the week alongside Bok Sevens coach Chester Williams, Blue Bulls coach Heyneke Meyer and Border coach Dhumisani Mhani, after Rudolf Straeuli resigned following a failed World Cup campaign.
Markgraaff announced he needed to concentrate on his family and help out with the farm outside Kimberley which belonged to Pierre, who died suddenly from a heart attack aged 45.
"After discussions with my family at this sad time, it is clear that family needs are now my priority," Markgraaff said in the statement.