Jimmy Stonehouse: The Rugby Genius Behind SA’s Most Feared Underdogs!
Jimmy Stonehouse has built something remarkable in Mbombela. With limited resources, no household names, and a squad that often flies under the radar, he’s crafted a Currie Cup powerhouse that no team wants to face. In this in-depth interview with MW Welman for the Know Your Coach series, the Pumas boss opens up about the tactical philosophy, man-management, and no-nonsense culture that have turned the Pumas into South Africa’s most feared underdogs. We discuss the challenges of maintaining discipline without big egos, how he keeps players hungry in a system designed to promote talent upward, and why he still believes in the romantic potential of the Currie Cup. Jimmy also reflects on winning the SA Cup and what his goals are for the upcoming Currie Cup campaign. With honesty, intensity, and a touch of dry humour, Stonehouse gives fans a rare window into one of the sharpest rugby minds in the country — and a coach who refuses to be defined by budget or expectation.
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