South African Everitt named Edinburgh senior coach

Edinburgh have appointed skilled South African Sean Everitt as their senior coach for the 2023-24 season.

An assault and backline specialist, the 53-year-old was a part of the Sharks franchise for 15 years from 2007.

Steve Diamond will proceed as a guide in pre-season as Everitt settles in at Edinburgh.

Everitt will hyperlink up with the squad later this month and can head up a training group that features Stevie Lawrie (forwards), Michael Todd (defence) and Rob Chrystie, who has been promoted from academy coach to assistant assault and expertise coach.

“I am honoured and delighted,” mentioned Everitt.

“Edinburgh has a proud historical past and I am privileged to be a part of their journey towards turning into a prime membership in Europe.

“My household and I are excited and are trying ahead to our future in Edinburgh.”

Everitt started his teaching profession at age-grade degree and progressed by the Sharks system to develop into head coach for 3 seasons, throughout which period he labored with Springbok captain Siya Kolisi in addition to South Africa backs Lukhanyo Am and Pat Lambie.

His groups, who’re famend for a horny type of rugby, replaces Mike Blair, who stepped down as Edinburgh head coach on the finish of final season and not too long ago grew to become assistant coach at Japanese membership Kobe Steelers.

He was sacked as Sharks head coach following a 35-0 defeat in Durban towards Cardiff Blues final November.

Scottish Rugby CEO Mark Dodson mentioned: “We’re very happy to be bringing a coach of Sean’s expertise and strategy to Edinburgh for the approaching season.

“The way in which his groups play compliments Edinburgh’s personal attacking philosophy, which coupled along with his data of the United Rugby Championship and depth of teaching expertise, have been key components for us.”