Cape Town - Brent Janse van Rensburg has been appointed as head coach of the Southern Kings for the upcoming Super Rugby season.
The appointment was confirmed by the Eastern Province Rugby president, Cheeky Watson.
Janse van Rensburg coached the EP Kings during the past Currie Cup season where they finished seventh on the log.
Although no support staff have yet to be announced, it is expected that the Southern Kings will receive assistance from SARU regarding coaching and support staff as per an announcement made yesterday.
Prior to his first Currie Cup season in charge of the Kings, Janse van Rensburg spent time as the defence coach at the franchise as well as head coach of the NMMU Madibaz in the Varsity Cup.