NICK MALLETT ALL SA
Rugby coach Nick Mallett’s career started on the field, playing for Western Province between 1980 and 1985 and two tests for South Africa. Nick coached the Springboks between 1997-2000 during which time the Springboks had a record-winning streak of 17 consecutive test wins, won the Tri-Nations series undefeated and beat several teams by record margins.
Nick Mallett is currently the head coach of the Italian national team. In November 2011, after the World Cup in New Zealand, Nick Mallet’s contract as head coach of Italy expired and he returned to Cape Town with Frenchman Jacques Brunel taking over the Italy job. He has stated that he wishes to spend time with his family in South Africa.