Rugby-Namibia names Jacques Burger as new rugby coach


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 06 Nov 2024

FILE PHOTO: Britain Rugby Union - Saracens v Newcastle Falcons - Aviva Premiership - Allianz Park - 1/5/16 Saracens' Jacques Burger waves goodbye to the fans at the end of the match Action Images via Reuters / Paul Childs/File Photo

WINDHOEK (Reuters) - Former international Jacques Burger has been named Namibia’s new director of rugby, succeeding ex-South Africa coach Allister Coetzee, the Namibia Rugby Union announced.

Burger, who captained the country and played at three World Cups in a storied career, will head a new coaching team ahead of next year’s World Cup qualifying campaign.

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