Human to guide Blue Bulls in Currie Cup

Veteran coach Pote Human will be in charge of the Blue Bulls in the Currie Cup campaign, which starts on August 17.

The 59-year-old Human coached the team in 2006, when they drew with the Cheetahs in the Currie Cup final at Loftus to share the trophy.

He was also assistant to Heyneke Meyer in 2007 and served as forwards coach when the Bulls clinched their first Super Rugby title.

“I am proud to be part of this system‚ with every day being a learning experience for me and all those involved‚” said Human.

The Pretoria side said the coach will be assisted by former Blue Bulls stars Gary Botha and Hayden Groepes.

“There is a new energy at Loftus and even though the results may not show it yet I believe that there is something very special brewing here‚” Human said.

“We have a young and exciting group going into the season‚ and I look forward to growing with these players.”

While Human will be tasked with recapturing the Currie Cup‚ Super Rugby coach John Mitchell will spend time with the juniors to instill the “blue print” functions throughout the club.

Human had a stint in Japan and also spent a few successful seasons at University of Pretoria (Tuks) where he won two Varsity Cup titles.

He has also coached the unfancied Griquas in the Currie Cup.