Overview
- John Plumtree will leave the head coach role after Sunday’s Champions Cup match against Toulouse, having informed Sharks ownership of his decision.
- Assistant coach and former Springbok wing JP Pietersen will take charge for the remainder of the season after leading the Currie Cup side this year.
- Plumtree said the decision was difficult but affirmed his long-standing commitment to the Sharks.
- CEO Shaun Bryans said the step was taken in the best interests of the club, adding that Plumtree will remain within the high-performance system in a role still to be finalised.
- The change accelerates an October plan to refresh the coaching setup following poor results, with the search for a permanent head coach already underway.