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Sharks dump long-serving coach

Summary by The South African
Earlier this year it was confirmed that former Sharks and Springbok legend JP Pietersen had been officially appointed permanent head coach after a successful spell in an interim capacity. It marked the end of John Plumtree’s second – and less successful – tenure at the Sharks, where he also enjoyed an illustrious playing career. Along with Pietersen’s permanent appointment, various restructuring plans were announced by the Sharks, but Plumtree w…

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Sharks dump long-serving coach

Earlier this year it was confirmed that former Sharks and Springbok legend JP Pietersen had been officially appointed permanent head coach after a successful spell in an interim capacity. It marked the end of John Plumtree’s second – and less successful – tenure at the Sharks, where he also enjoyed an illustrious playing career. Along with Pietersen’s permanent appointment, various restructuring plans were announced by the Sharks, but Plumtree w…

·Johannesburg, South Africa
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The South African broke the news in Johannesburg, South Africa on Friday, March 20, 2026.
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