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Boks legend Jordaan lands Bulls Daisies head coach role

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 23: Zenay Jordaan of South Africa is chaired off the field after the Pool C Rugby World Cup 2021 match between England and South Africa at Waitakere Stadium on October 23, 2022 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)
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Springbok Women legend Zenay Jordaan has been appointed head coach of the Blue Bulls Daisies.

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The 36-cap playmaker, who enjoyed a 14-year international career, moved into coaching after the conclusion of her playing career at the 2021 Rugby World Cup.

She is one of two female coaches in South Africa to hold a World Rugby Level 3 qualification.

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Already the 35-year-old has helped turn the Daisies into a domestic powerhouse. Jordaan has already enjoyed two spells with the Daisies, one as an assistant coach and another as head coach.

Since their 2023 inception the Bulls have won four Women’s Premier Division/Pick n Pay Women’s Super League 1 titles in a row.

The Daisies have tied Jordaan down to a contract that lasts until 2029.

“I’m still trying to absorb everything, but I’m very excited,” Jordaan said. “My expectations are to align better with management, put proper cultural structures in place and establish a clear identity.

“A winning culture has already been created. I want to improve our planning and take it up a notch.”

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Jordaan has also worked at all levels of the Blue Bulls Rugby Union’s women’s programme, contributed coaching to the Junior Springboks and worked with the senior national squad too.

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The 35-year-old will lead the women’s squad, drive standards and foster an ‘expansive, enjoyable style of play that allows talent at all levels to thrive’.

Thando Manana, BBCo Executive for Strategic Projects and Women’s Rugby, said: “Zenay is not just a coach; she is a trailblazer who carries the DNA of South African women’s rugby. Her appointment is a massive statement of intent for this franchise.

“We aren’t just looking for results on the scoreboard; we are building a world-class high-performance culture. With Zenay’s elite experience and her Level 3 expertise, we have the right leader to ensure the Isuzu Bulls Daisies remain the gold standard for women’s rugby in Africa.”

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