happiness ChikwanhaThe first female head coach of a national team on the local rugby scene in South Africa — Laurian Johannes has been appointed as coach of the South African Women’s U20 squad.
Laurian Johannes, a former Springbok Women’s player, has broken new ground with her appointment as coach of the South African Women’s U20 squad, making her the first female head coach of a national team on the local rugby scene.
SA Rugby confirmed these appointments on the management teams for the South African Women’s U20 and Springbok Women’s teams as they prepare for a jam-packed international season, starting with the U20 team’s two internationals against Zimbabwe in June.
Johannes will be assisted by Hennie Pieterse and Adriaan Lameley, while the Springbok Women’s team will again be guided by the trio of Raubenheimer, as well as Lungisa Kama and Eddie Myners (assistant coaches). — Supersport.
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