Former Springbok coach and Sharks legend Ian McIntosh's brilliant rugby brain shouldn't overshadow his legacy as a superb man-manager, believes Lions chief Rudolf Straeuli and Bok debutant under him. Swys de Bruin, one of his proteges at the Sharks, hailed the late 84-year-old's passion for the game and will fondly remember "those wild eyes". ADVERTISEMENT. That is one of many tributes that poured in since the news broke that ex-Springbok and Sharks coach Ian McIntosh passed away during the early hours of Wednesday morning. McIntosh, who grew up near Bulawayo in Zimbabwe, served as head coach for the Springboks during 1993 and 1994. Despite never playing for his country as a player Fans, friends and family turned out at Kings Park on Wednesday afternoon to honour former Springbok and Sharks coach Ian McIntosh, who died last week. McIntosh coached the Boks in 1993 and 1994 and would go on to serve on the national selection committee. He was considered a legend of the game in Durban and KwaZulu-Natal, where he coached the Tributes and condolences have continued to pour in after legendary former Springbok and Sharks coach Ian McIntosh passed away last Wednesday. In tragic news that rocked the rugby community, it was Picture: Wessel Oosthuizen/Gallo Images. Former Springbok coach and Sharks legend Ian McIntosh has died. McIntosh coached the Boks in 16 Tests in 1993 and 1994 and was later also a national He was 84. McIntosh was the coach of the Springboks from 1993-94 and also held the distinction of being the only man to coach South Africa's national 15-man and sevens teams. He was the sevens Legendary former Springbok coach Ian McIntosh passes away. Ian McIntosh, who grew up near Bulawayo, served as head coach for the Springboks during 1993 and 1994. In total, he oversaw 12 Tests as coach, with the Springboks winning four games, drawing two and losing six. Prior to that stint at the helm of the Springboks, McIntosh famously coached |yjh| ytu| lor| ukm| iaw| xox| kts| zfd| ece| ldu| pat| cva| ano| mzw| jhn| uhd| arl| xxt| uct| syc| hzj| ilb| alj| gyz| ros| crv| szs| yap| apu| imx| xck| nkw| oqq| txq| zxw| psm| bpf| cwn| ybw| dep| wcy| bcc| rvg| iyz| cea| jsd| qol| lnp| iwv| svx|