Former Ireland Captain and Chair of the Sport Ireland Women in Sport Committee Lynne Cantwell is moving to South Africa to take up a newly created role as the High-Performance Manager for Women’s Rugby.
“If we’re serious about women’s rugby – and we are – we had to make a serious appointment, and we have,” said SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux.
“Lynne comes on board at a time when we have committed to growing the game amongst women – a directive from World Rugby and a South African national imperative – and she will work closely with Rassie Erasmus as Director of Rugby and Springbok Women’s head coach Stanley Raubenheimer to improve the women’s game in South Africa.”
“Globally women’s rugby has been recognised as the strategic growth area for the game where it is experiencing rapid transformation as a result of World Rugby’s focus,” said Cantwell
“I think the women’s rugby community in South Africa has a unique identity and strength, with a bright future. I look forward to working with everyone to design an environment that allows South African women’s talent to thrive.”
It is a great move for Cantwell and we wish her the very best.
It is though a big loss for Irish sport.
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