Kings Park shake-up: Pietersen made permanent Sharks coach amid structural changes

Kings Park shake-up: Pietersen made permanent Sharks coach amid structural changes

JP Pietersen has been appointed as permanent head coach of the Sharks with immediate effect amid several structural changes announced by the Durban franchise on Wednesday.

Sharks, Cheetahs make huge leadership decisions

In an interesting coincidence, two big pieces of news dropped from both the Sharks and Cheetahs on Wednesday, which will have a big bearing on the future of the two franchises. For the Sharks, as expected JP Pietersen has been appointed permanent head coach after a successful spell in an interim capacity. Pietersen said the appointment was a deeply personal moment and one he has accepted with a clear sense of responsibility and purpose. “This je…

'Right man for the job': Sharks make JP permanent, appoint Mathie in attack

The Sharks have outlined several key appointments and changes in their structure including making interim coach JP Pietersen permanent.

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Sharks name JP Pietersen as permanent head coach

Sharks name JP Pietersen as permanent head coach Nokuthula Khanyile Thu, 02/19/2026 - 10:10 DURBAN - The Sharks have named JP Pietersen as permanent head coach after seven matches in an interim role. The appointment comes amid several internal and structural changes by the Durban franchise. Pietersen has a good record so far, overseeing five wins and two losses. ALSO READ | Springbok captain Kolisi to rejoin StormersThe former Springbok an…

Springboks legend JP Pietersen confirmed as Sharks permanent head coach in major strategic overhaul

The Sharks have announced that club and Springboks legend JP Pietersen has been appointed as the permanent Head Coach.