The omens suggest there will be a strong Gqeberha connection when rugby bosses decide on Jacques Nienaber's replacement as Springbok coach after the 2023 World Cup.
When Nienaber announced he would be leaving to join Irish powerhouses Leinster after the World Cup rugby's rumour mill moved into overdrive regarding his successor.
Several names have been bandied about with former Southern Kings coaches Deon Davids and Mzwandile Stick said to be among the front-runners for arguably the toughest job in world rugby.
Having spent so much time working under Nienaber as assistant coaches, Stick and Davids have the advantage of knowing the Springbok systems inside out and are well acquainted with the team's culture.
It is expected SA's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus, who transformed the Boks into world champions, will have a major say in who takes over.
Davids and Stick made their names when the now defunct Kings campaigned with limited resources in Super Rugby a few seasons ago.
Their efforts did not go unnoticed and the pair were elevated to Springbok coaching positions.
Having been in the Bok system for some time, it would be surprising if SA's rugby hierarchy overlooked them in favour of an outsider.
There has been talk that successful Stormers coach John Dobson enjoys support after guiding his team in spectacular fashion to the United Rugby Championship title.
Another SA coach who could come into the reckoning is Franco Smith who has been a success at Glasgow Warriors and could have a role as an understudy to the new coach.
It seems there is only outside chance that rugby bosses would consider a foreign coach to map the way forward for the World Champions.
The Boks kick off their World Cup preparations in July with Rugby Championship matches against Australia, New Zealand and Argentina.
SA will also travel to Europe in August for Tests against Wales and New Zealand before tackling Scotland in their opening World Cup Pool B match on September 10.
It will take a brave man to take on the Bok job which has been labelled as the poisoned chalice for good reason.
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