Former Blitzboks captain Paul Delport has decided to step down as Springbok Women’s Sevens coach following the World Cup Sevens in Cape Town last month, where South Africa finished 14th overall.
The 37-year-old Deport took over the coaching reins of the side in 2017 and apart from World Rugby Sevens Series tournaments, guided the team to two Rugby World Cup Sevens and two Commonwealth Games tournaments.“We want to thank Paul for his coaching tenure, he will be missed and hopefully he will not be lost to rugby completely,” said SA Rugby president Mark Alexander.
“His coaching ability was soon recognised, hence his elevation to SA Rugby Sevens Academy coach and then the coach of our national women’s sevens team. We want to thank him for his massive contribution in three different national set-ups. Not many can say that.” “I was privileged to coach some exceptional athletes, worked with great people and make friends all over the world. I wish the team all the best going forward and hope they get all the support needed to become a full-time professional set-up again.”
The women’s sevens programme was revived in January and the team played in five tournaments this year, with two more due for December, when they will play in the Dubai Sevens International Invitational and the Cape Town Sevens a week later.
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