Former England star to help Sharks during Super Rugby
NEWS: The Sharks announced that former England international Nick Easter will be joining the Sharks coaching team, as a consultant, for the Super Rugby campaign.
Easter who was involved with the Sharks’ coaching set-up during last year’s successful Currie Cup campaign and has once again volunteered his services to the Durban franchise.
“Nick added tremendous value during his time with us last year and really fitted into our team culture,” said Sharks head coach Robert du Preez.
“His experience and the tactical knowledge he imparted was excellent and I am sure as a young coach he also enjoyed embracing a new culture and learning from us.
“He has such a positive influence within the team environment and we look forward to him joining us next week.”
He earned 54 caps for England before hanging up his boots in 2016.
The former England No.8 did not have the easiest of coaching baptisms, going straight from player to defence coach with Harlequins.
Easter left Harlequins for personal reasons last year following the arrival of Paul Gustard as Head of Rugby
The Sharks face the Lions in Super Hero Sunday doubleheader at Cape Town Stadium on Sunday.
The Durban side will face the Sunwolves in Singapore in their Super Rugby opener on February 16.
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