• Home
  • /
  • Rugby
  • /
  • The New Springbok Assistant Coach Sounds Like He Was Named By A 13-Year-Old Boy

The New Springbok Assistant Coach Sounds Like He Was Named By A 13-Year-Old Boy

The New Springbok Assistant Coach Sounds Like He Was Named By A 13-Year-Old Boy
Conor O'Leary
By Conor O'Leary
Share this article

The South African rugby community has produced some of the best names in sport. From Chiliboy Ralepelle to Boom Prinsloo we've all enjoyed a good chuckle.

But there is now a new champion for the title of world's funniest name. The South African Rugby Union (SARU) unveiled their new head coach Allister Coetzee today, as well as his backroom staff. Former Stormers coach Coetzee has brought two assistants with him, one named Johann van Grann. The other?

Mzwandile Wanky Stick.

Recommended

Stop giggling down the back.

Mr. Wanky Stick was a Sevens representative between 2004 and 2009, and converted to 15s as a fullback with the Kings before taking up coaching in 2013. He is currently the backs coach for the Kings in Super Rugby.

This comes off the back of the revelation that Coetzee himself has a rather unfortunate nickname:

Ireland will travel to South Africa in June for a three test tour as Coetzee and Wanky Stick's first opponents.

Advertisement

See Also: South Africa's New Head Coach Delivers Some Great News For Ireland This Summer

Join The Monday Club Have a tip or something brilliant you wanted to share on? We're looking for loyal Balls readers free-to-join members club where top tipsters can win prizes and Balls merchandise

Processing your request...

You are now subscribed!

Share this article

Copyright © 2024. All rights reserved. Developed by Square1 and powered by PublisherPlus.com

Advertisement