Staff Reporter
The Central University of Technology (CUT) has named Braam van Straaten as head coach of the Free State institution’s rugby team.
A statement from the university says Van Straaten, who turns 50 next week, boasts a wealth of experience which includes stints at international level with the Wallabies (Australia), Bermuda and Namibia as well as in Super Rugby with the Western Force (Australia), the Sharks and the Southern Kings.
According to the club vice-chairperson, André Pawson, the CUT Ixias will again be in excellent hands with the experienced coach in charge.
“We are super excited having Braam van Straaten at the steer of our rugby on campus,” Pawson is quoted as saying in the statement.
“He is an excellent coach, with a superb track record as general, defence and kicking coach, from provincial to international level.
“We are confident that Van Straaten will continue taking the CUT to even higher heights than we enjoyed over the last five years.”
CUT is expected to announce the rest of the rugby team’s coaching support staff soon.