Roux new CEO of Saru
Stellenbosch University’s Jurie Roux was appointed as Saru’s CEO on Friday.
Roux, the senior director of finances and asset management at Stellenbosch University, is currently in the final processes of contract negotiations with his new employers. The General Council accepted the recommendation of Roux from an independent interview panel.
According to a statement by Saru, Roux, 39, has considerable experience of rugby administration and is currently vice-president of the Western Province Rugby Union, a director of the board of Western Province Rugby (Pty) Ltd, chairman of the Stellenbosch University Rugby Football Club and chairman of the Varsity Cup (Pty) Ltd. He is a former Maties fullback.
Roux beat 84 applicants for the job. He will take up the position on 1 September.
‘I regard this role as the pinnacle for any professional involved in South African sport. It has major challenges but also many stimulating opportunities,’ said Roux.
July 31st, 2010 at 2:05 pm
This is an insult
How can the job go to a white person?
This is more prove that SA rugby is run by a bunch of racist ********.
Give the job to Cheeky Watson and make Luke the bok captain.
August 1st, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Why cant the job go to a white person?
Now SA rugby is racist cause the job went to a white person,isnt it racist to say the job cant go to a white person?
Isnt Cheeky Watson white?
Luke Watson was good enough just to make the Bok squad,why would he ever be good enough to captain them?
August 1st, 2010 at 3:03 pm
I think it was a joke, I think you took the bait.
August 3rd, 2010 at 8:09 am
Transformation should be scrapped from all levels of rugby in South Africa, including administration, management and coaching. It’s unnecessary and destructive.
August 3rd, 2010 at 8:12 am
Same old!
August 3rd, 2010 at 8:17 am
@sglazer(sglazer)-54: Merit appointments only!!!!!