A mere two months after being sacked because the Sharks’ head coach, Sean Everitt has discovered a brand new – albeit momentary – rugby dwelling at Loftus Versfeld.
The Bulls on Thursday confirmed to News24 that the 53-year-old has been roped in by the franchise as a advisor, with a selected deal with the upcoming Currie Cup marketing campaign.
“We have indeed recruited him,” mentioned CEO, Edgar Rathbone.
“For now, Sean is subject to a short-term deal, one that essentially covers the domestic tournament. We’ll see how things pan out afterwards.”
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Rathbone reiterated that Everitt, who commences his duties instantly, won’t be concerned within the URC and Champions Cup campaigns.
However, the appointment does clearly showcase once more how significantly the Bulls view potential success within the hallowed however more and more beleaguered Currie Cup, which kicks-off subsequent month.
Its window overlaps considerably with the European competitions although, which means that the depth of all the primary franchises can be completely examined.
As a end result, Everitt might show a wily acquisition, particularly given his pedigree as a coach who can nurture kids.
He’s been credited with shaping the early careers of notable Sharks exponents corresponding to Jaden Hendrikse, Dylan Richardson, Boeta Chamberlain and Phepsi Buthelezi, whereas additionally guiding the Durbanites’ Under-19 facet to a nationwide title in 2018.
With the Bulls anticipated to financial institution on a big chunk of their promising rookies on this 12 months’s marketing campaign, Everitt appears an honest match.
“It doesn’t happen often that you get the opportunity to get a guy like Sean involved,” mentioned Rathbone.
“Sean’s a highly experienced coach who’s been exposed to the rigours of the URC and Champions Cup and we’re very confident he’ll add real value to our Currie Cup setup.”
Last 12 months, the Bulls made their intentions on Currie Cup glory clear in appointing grizzled former Stormers head coach and Springbok assistant Gert Smal.
