Sharks appoint new attack coach

The Sharks have bolstered their coaching staff for the 2019 Super Rugby season with the appointment of David Williams as their new attack coach.

Williams has a good coaching track record having coached at Kobe Steelers, London Irish, Bath and the Southern Kings.

He was the Kings’ attack coach in their stellar year in 2016, which saw them cause many upsets that year in Super Rugby and most recently was part of the Cheetahs coaching team in the PRO14.

“We went through a thorough interview process to appoint a new attack coach and David really impressed us with his vision,” said Sharks head coach Robert du Preez.

“He has an astute rugby brain and will add tremendous value to our attacking play. He joined us on Monday and has fitted in well.

In a statement released by the Sharks on Friday, it was also confirmed that Dick Muir would not be involved with the Durban-based outfit in 2019 having served as a backline consultant in 2018.

“He is a respected figure amongst the players and everyone who worked with him and he remains a true son of the black and white jersey,” the statement read.

Apart from Williams, Du Preez will also be assisted by Ricardo Loubscher (backline), Jaco Pienaar (forwards), Braam van Straaten (defence).