After four years as assistant coach at South Africa, Gary Gold has decided to join the Newcastle Falcons as Director of Rugby ahead of a number of other exciting job offers.
Name: Gary Gold
Date of Birth: 06/07/67
Currently contracted to: Newcastle Falcons
Gold boasts vast Super 14 and Premiership experience having been head coach at London Irish and Western Province respectively.
Matt O'Connor has firmly established himself as one of the Aviva Premiership's finest coaches after a number of fine years with the Leicester Tigers.
Name: Matt O'Connor
Currently contracted to: Leicester Tigers
O'Connor was appointed as Head Coach of Leicester Tigers in July 2010, having arrived at the club ahead of the 2008/09 season.
South Africa Under-20 coach Dawie Theron has proven himself to be one of the most impressive coaches in the country over the last few years, primarily as head of Griquas.
Name: Dawie Theron
Date of Birth: 15/09/66
Currently contracted to: SARU
Himself a former Springbok, Theron was the key factor behind the rapid development of Griquas in recent times. No longer merely filling up the numbers, Griquas have emerged as a real force in South African rugby and have been very unlucky in recent times not to secure a place in the Currie Cup semifinals.
With 24 years of coaching behind him, Eloff's coaching experience, knowledge and passion for the game, make him one of the most sought-after coaches in the country.
Name: Eugene Eloff
Date of Birth: 28/10/57
Currently contracted to: Boland
Eloff moved to his current union Boland in 2010, and it wasn't long before his influence and tactical nous paid dividends - he was instrumental in helping them win the 2011 Currie Cup First Division.
Despite taking Roma Olimpic to their first final trophy in 11 years, the exceptionally talented De Villiers finds himself back in South Africa due to the tragic dissolvement of the historic Italian rugby club.
Name: Danie de Villiers
Date of Birth: 05/05/72
Currently contracted to: Unattached
This highly experienced coach’s proven track record speaks for itself. As head coach of the Tunisian National Team, De Villiers’s involvement transpired into an all time high IRB ranking as well as participation at the 2009 IRB 7’s World Cup. As head coach of Rugby Roma Olimpic (Italy Top 10) in 2011, De Villiers led Roma to their 1st Final Trophy in 11 years; to name but only a few impressive accomplishments. Furthermore, De Villiers also participated in 15 semi-finals and 14 finals/championships.
French rugby legend, Pieter De Villiers, is currently the head coach of the famous Villagers rugby club in Cape Town South Africa. The former tighthead prop is reknowned around the world for his technical ability and knowledge of the game - making him one of the brightest young coaches around.
Name: Pieter De Villiers
Date of Birth: 3/07/72
Currently contracted to: Villagers Rugby Club
De Villiers made the brave decision to head to France in 1994, joining Stade Francais. Incredibly strong, the Malmesbury born player was a significant part of the Stade Francais squad which took the club from the low levels of French rugby all the way to the top, including winning Top 14 titles in 1998, 2000, 2003, 2004, and 2007.
Vlok Cilliers is highly regarded as one of the finest kicking coaches in South Africa. Both Morne Steyn and Derek Hougaard credit much of their success to Cilliers, who has helped them immeasurably over the years.
Name: Vlok Cilliers
Date of Birth: 04/01/90
Currently contracted to: Blue Bulls
