Plumtree new Sharks Head Coach

New Sharks head man: John Plumtree

The Sharks Board has announced that John Plumtree has been appointed as the new Head Coach for the Sharks effective 1 June 2008.

Following SA Rugby's announcement on Friday that the current Sharks Coach Dick Muir has been appointed as one of the Springbok Assistant Coaches, Plumtree has been given the nod to take over the reigns of the South African team after the Super 14.

New Zealand born Plumtree has many years of experience as Head Coach at Swansea in Wales and Wellington in New Zealand.

He also coached the Sharks in the 2007 Absa Currie Cup in which the team, minus their Springboks, reached the semi-final of the competition. He is therefore no stranger and has a fantastic track record.

The Management Team will also be appointed after the completion of the 2008 Super 14 competition has run its course. Management will include a new Team Doctor as Dr Craig Roberts has also been appointed to the Springbok Management Team.