Lions confirm 2018 coach structures

The Lions have confirmed their coaching structures for the 2018 Super Rugby season.

Syws de Bruin will take over the Super Rugby side from Johan Ackerman - who is now coaching English side Gloucester. 

Victor Matfield - who coached the forwards during the 2017 Currie Cup - has been replaced by former prop Philip Lemmer who has recently coached UJ in the Varsity Cup. 

The Super Rugby 2018 coach string structures are as follows:

Head Coach: Swys de Bruin
Forwards: Philip Lemmer
Breakdown and Backline: Joey Mongalo
Head of Strength & Conditioning: Ivan van Rooyen
Manager: Mustapha Boomgaard
Assistant Manager: Johane Singwane

Kicking & Skills (HP Coach): Neil de Bruin
Video Analyst: Wynand Ellis

Defence coach JP Ferreira is currently in negotiations with Munster. His contract with the Lions Rugby Company expires in October 2018.