Swys joins the Kings
BREAKING NEWS: Troubled former Lions coach and Springbok assistant Swys de Bruin wasted no time in moving on.
The Southern Kings revealed that De Bruin has joined the team as a coaching 'consultant'.
De Bruin, who walked out on the Lions (while on tour In Australasia) and the Boks (while on tour in New Zealand) this year, will take a wealth of coaching experience with him to the Kings - who have yet to win a game in their 2019-20 Pro14 campaign.
His sudden arrival in Port Elizabeth will raise questions about his departure from the Lions earlier this month, when it was suggested De Bruin and the Lions 'parted ways amicably'
The 59-year-old officially started in his new role on Friday.
This is ahead of the Kings' tour to Europe.
He will be working closely with the coaching team of Robbi Kempson, Vuyo Zangqa and Braam van Straaten.
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"We are excited to have Swys de Bruin joining the Southern Kings as a coaching consultant," Southern Kings Chairman Loyiso Dotwana confirmed.
"Swys is one of the most respected and sought-after coaches in South Africa. His vast knowledge of the game and international experience will be of great value to our team.
"We are also confident that his input and contribution will be beneficial to our coaching team and the playing personnel. Swys' philosophy is known to be that of producing attractive rugby which is in line with what we are set on achieving at the Southern Kings."