Former Springbok prop Gurthrö Steenkamp has been appointed head coach of Bob Skinstad’s French Pro D2 club.
The 44-year-old replaces David Irazoqui as Béziers-Hérault head coach after signing a three-year contract.
Steenkamp ended his playing career in France with Toulouse and Stade Français before moving into coaching.
He was La Rochelle’s scrum coach when they won back-to-back Investec Champions Cup titles in 2021-22 and 2022-23, while also working as the club’s espoirs forwards coach.
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Skinstad praised his former 2007 World Cup-winning teammate.
“Gurthrö Steenkamp’s arrival is a great piece of news for the club,” said the Béziers-Hérault’s president.
“Having played by his side and against him, I can say that he is talented and a very demanding individual, and is also a great human.
“His vast experience as a top level player and coach will be key to help the club progress and achieve its goals.”
𝗚𝗨𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗞𝗔𝗠𝗣 𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗩𝗘𝗔𝗨 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛 𝗣𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗦 𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗘 & 𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗨 !
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— ASBH Officiel (@ASBHOfficiel) June 9, 2026
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