Rory Duncan
Rory Duncan (born 26 July 1977) is a former South African rugby union coach and former player.[1]
| Date of birth | 26 July 1977 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Durban, South Africa | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4+1⁄2 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 118 kg (260 lb; 18 st 8 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Grey High School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He started his career at the Sharks, representing them in the Vodacom Cup in 1999 and 2001. He then the joined Mighty Elephants in 2002, where he played for four seasons before moving to the Free State Cheetahs in 2006. Between 2008 and 2010, he had a spell at Japanese Top League club Yamaha Júbilo before returning to the Eastern Province Kings for the 2010 Currie Cup season. He announced his retirement at the end of 2011.[2]
After two seasons as head coach at Grey High School, Duncan joined the Free State Cheetahs in November 2013 to become the coach of their Vodacom Cup and Under-21 sides.[3] He is currently their Director of Rugby[3] and Currie Cup head coach.[4]
References
- "SA Rugby Player Profile – Rory Duncan". South African Rugby Union. Retrieved 2 June 2016.
- "Gordyn val oor Duncan". Media24 (in Afrikaans). Volksblad. 3 November 2011. Retrieved 7 November 2011.
- "Rory Duncan nuwe Bestuurder van Rugby" (Press release). Free State Cheetahs. 25 November 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
- "Rory Duncan named Cheetahs Currie Cup coach". Sport24. Retrieved 20 April 2017.