The Uganda Rugby Union has introduced the appointment former sprngboks fullback Zane Kirchner to the technical group of the nationwide XVs aspect, Rugby cranes.

Kirchner joins the Cranes setup led by head coach Fred Mudoola, alongside assistants Leonard Lubambula, Timothy Mudoola, and Marvin Odongo in preparation for the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup, to be hosted in Uganda this July and doubles which as a qualifier for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Zane Kirchner throughout his unveiling.

Kirchner’s appointment follows a advice by nationwide group advisor Nollis Marais, who has been supporting the Cranes’ technical and tactical improvement this 12 months.

“Bringing in somebody with Zane’s expertise provides large worth to our setup,” mentioned Rugby Cranes Group Supervisor Andy Ikopit. “He has competed on the highest degree and brings perception that may assist our gamers develop. His presence boosts our technical capability as we construct in the direction of a vital 12 months for Ugandan rugby.”

“I’m grateful for the chance to work with the Uganda Rugby Cranes. I’ve been following the expansion of rugby in Uganda, and I’m excited to contribute to that journey. The expertise is actual, and I’m wanting ahead to working with the gamers and training group to assist unlock the subsequent degree.” Kirchner mentioned.

He featured as a fullback for the Bulls in Tremendous Rugby and the Currie Cup. He earned 64 Currie Cup appearances, 64 factors, and featured in 81 Tremendous Rugby matches, scoring 105 factors. He was instrumental within the Bulls’ Currie Cup wins in 2009 and 2010 and their Tremendous Rugby title triumphs.