A Springbok scrum anchor and Stormers stalwart has reportedly joined the Maties backroom staff for the 2027 Varsity Cup season.
According to a Netwerk24 report, tighthead prop Neethling Fouché has been appointed as the Stellenbosch outfit’s scrumming coach, working part-time alongside former SA Schools coach Hein Kriek.
The one-Test Fouché remains contracted to the Stormers.
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Kriek also joins on a part-time basis after stints as Maritzburg College director of rugby, technical director of the Dutch Rugby Union and head coach of Paul Roos Gimnasium. He is currently coaching at the Stellenbosch Academy of Sport.
They join head coach Sean Erasmus, who was appointed in August to replace former Bok Kabamba Floors.
Craig Barry (attack and backline) and Corné Uys (assistant coach) complete the coaching staff.
Maties begin their 2027 campaign against defending champions Tuks on 22 February.
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