The Bulls and Lions are reportedly eager to sign deals with former Springboks Andries Bekker and Ricardo Loubscher as assistant coaches. | Herman_Mostert
, lineout guru Bekker is being courted by the Bulls as a potential replacement for Russell Winter, who is rumoured to be joining Frans Ludeke's Kubota Spears in Japan.
Bekker, 39, is also believed to be on the wish list of the Lions as a replacement for the outgoing Albert van den Berg.After retiring from rugby in 2018, Bekker became lineout coach at the Japanese club he represented for five years, the Kobelco Kobe Steelers. But he's back in South Arica and currently involved with coaching at a school in Mossel Bay.
Meanwhile Loubscher, a former Springbok assistant coach, is also being courted by the Bulls. However, the Lions are said to be desperate to retain his services as backs and attack coach.We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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