Mackenzie resigns as KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union president.

Graham Mackenzie resigned as KwaZulu-Natal Rugby Union president at a council meeting on Friday. He will be replaced by current vice-president Francois Louis.

'I’ve served the KZNRU for nine years in various capacities. My business life requires that I will have to be abroad for prolonged periods. I believe that in fairness to all concerned, with both the club and amateur season now over, it is best that I create the opportunity for the KZNRU to appoint a successor,' said Mackenzie.

In addition to Mackenzie's announcement and the earlier resignation of former CEO John Smit, the union’s general manager, Pete Smith, also stepped down. 

This means the Sharks now have a new chief executive (Gary Teichmann), a new president (Francois Louis) and a new general manager (to be confirmed).