Just two months after being fired as the Sharks’ head coach, Sean Everitt has found a new rugby home, albeit a temporary one, at Loftus Versfeld.
The Bulls confirmed to News24 on Thursday that the franchise has hired the 53-year-old as a consultant, with a specific focus on the upcoming Currie Cup campaign.
“In fact, we have recruited him,” chief executive Edgar Rathbone said.
“For now, Sean is on a short-term deal, one that essentially covers the domestic tournament. We’ll see how things pan out later.”
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Rathbone reiterated that Everitt, who begins his duties immediately, will not be involved in the URC and Champions Cup campaigns.
However, the appointment clearly shows again how seriously the Bulls view potential success in the hallowed but increasingly embattled Currie Cup, which begins next month.
However, their window overlaps significantly with European competitions, which means that the depth of all the major franchises will be thoroughly tested.
As a result, Everitt could prove to be a shrewd acquisition, especially given his coaching pedigree that can nurture youngsters.
He is credited with shaping the early careers of notable Sharks exponents such as Jaden Hendrikse, Dylan Richardson, Boeta Chamberlain and Phepsi Buthelezi, while also guiding the Durbanites Under-19 team to a national title in 2018.
With the Bulls expected to bet on a significant portion of their promising rookies this year, Everitt appears to be a decent fit.
“It’s not often that you get a chance to get a guy like Sean involved,” Rathbone said.
“Sean is a very experienced manager who has been exposed to the rigors of the URC and Champions Cup and we are very confident that he will add real value to our Currie Cup setup.”
Last year, the Bulls made their intentions of Currie Cup glory clear by appointing grizzled former Stormers head coach and Springbok assistant Gert Smal.
