Lions appoint Swys de Bruin as Head Coach

The Lions Rugby Company is proud to announce the appointment of Swys de Bruin as Head Coach.

De Bruin replaces Johan Ackermann after the Lions campaign in this years’ Super Rugby draws to a close.

Rudolf Straeuli, CEO of Lions Rugby (Pty) Ltd, said: “The Company is pleased to announce that De Bruin has put pen to paper for the position of Head Coach at the Lions.

“We believe it will bring continuity and stability within the different teams in the various competitions that we are taking part in.”

De Bruin is thankful for the opportunity given to him to extend his relationship with the Lions. “I am thankful for the trust the board of directors put in me and look forward to the challenge. For now we are still totally focused on our campaign in the 2017 Super Rugby season.”