Neil Powell who has been with SA Blitzboks for nine years will be leaving them after the Sevens World Cup in September to take over as the director of rugby at Sharks in September.
Powell, who will lead the SA’s side when Cape Town hosts the showpiece tournament was appointed by the Durbanites over the past weekend.
The 43-year-old expressed his excitement for the new journey he’s set to take.
“After a nine-year stint with the Blitzboks this is a new challenge for my personal development and an exciting opportunity that has been presented to me that I gladly accept with great honour,” stated Powell in a press release from the Sharks.
“The Sharks is an unbelievable brand and I’m looking forward to working with the likes of Ed and Sean, who already have a strong vision of where they want to go in the future and if I can contribute in any way to achieving that vision that would be great.
“I am looking forward to the challenge and how I can positively contribute to making this franchise hugely successful not just in South Africa, but globally as well. This will be a collective effort by every person involved in the set-up.”
Source – The Citizen
