Du Randt lands Cheetahs role

Ex Springboks prop Os du Randt has been appointed as scrum coach for his former provincial side, the Cheetahs.

The two-time World Cup winner, who is considered one of the best Springbok front-rowers in the history of the game, will work alongside one of his ex-team-mates in coach Naka Drotske.

Specific details of the deal are yet to be revealed, but De Randt told Volksblad: "It's great to be able to give something back to the game. I don't want to prove anything to anyone.

"The Cheetahs have excellent props but in the (Rebel Sport) Super 14 they really struggled. I think there is a lot of talent and potential here and I only want them to do better."

The Bloemfontein franchise is considered to be a prop factory, having produced the likes of Ollie le Roux, CJ van der Linde and Jannie du Plessis.

Du Randt added: "I am only there to polish the guys and it depends on the players if they achieve anything. If someone achieves something, it is due to hard work and not due to what someone did on the sidelines.

"A prop is only as good as the lock behind him and it is important to have good forwards. The Free State was known for many years for good forwards and it is important not to throw away that reputation."

His first task will be to help prepare the team for its opening Currie Cup clash against Griquas on Saturday night.