Kiwi Plumtree to step down as Sharks head coach

Kiwi Plumtree to Step Down as Sharks Head Coach

Former New Zealand assistant coach John Plumtree will step down as head coach of the Sharks at the end of this season.

The South African club announced that the 60-year-old will leave his position by mutual agreement at the end of the 2025/26 season.

John Plumtree will step down as head coach by mutual agreement at the end of the 2025/26 season.

He will move to a mentoring and advisory role to continue building on his contributions. A successor as head coach has not been named.

The Sharks, with a team including Springboks captain Siya Kolisi, have had a disappointing season in the United Rugby Championship, currently lying 13th with just one win.

Author's summary: John Plumtree steps down as Sharks head coach.

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Jacaranda FM Jacaranda FM — 2025-10-30

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