The Sharks have confirmed the appointment of New Zealand native John Plumtree as their new head coach for the senior team.
Plumtree will fill the position that has been vacant after the Sharks sacked Sean Everitt late last year.Director of rugby Neil Powell has been in charge of the side as head coach since then, leading the side to the quarterfinals of the United Rugby Championship and Champions Cup.Plumtree is no stranger at the Durban-based union as he is a former Natal player and also coached the side.
“Plumtree’s coaching career in Durban began in 2007 when he was assistant to Dick Muir when the Sharks hosted the Super Rugby final at Hollywoodbets Kings Park, before the New Zealander took over the reins as head coach between 2008 and 2012.“There he played an important role, winning Currie Cup titles in 2008 and 2010 as coach and taking the Cell C Sharks to the 2012 Super Rugby final.
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