FLYING START

Bok props believe ex-SA yster wing Pietersen has the chops as a coach

- BY VOICE SPORTS TEAM

SPRINGBOK prop Ox Nche and World Cup-winner Steven Kitshoff believe former Bok flyer JP Pietersen has what it takes to make it big as a head coach.

Pietersen has enjoyed a pleasing start to his career as master tactician at the Sharks after taking over from John Plumtree last month.

After two wins in four matches, Nche said of his mentor: “JP tells us the key is our mental state because we have the ability. We have guys with amazing ability, but the big thing JP has been working on is the mental side of the game.