Stormers head coach John Dobson. Picture: Gordon Arons/Gallo Images Stormers director of rugby John Dobson has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the helm through to the culmination of the union’s Project 2029, which aims to create sustainable success and enable them to challenge in major competitions. The four-year extension will see Dobson continue to build on what he has achieved since taking over as head coach in 2020, by following through on the ambitious plans in place as part of the project.
A proud product of Cape Town, Dobson has been part of the Stormers Rugby system since 2010, steering his squad to Currie Cup victory in 2017 and to the inaugural United Rugby Championship title in 2022. He was appointed to the role of director of rugby in 2024, heading up the entire rugby environment from the pathway system through to the senior team. There have already been significant strides made on the path towards Project 2029, with Stormers Rugby attracting much junior talent, while also building the depth of the senior squad with selective signings from outside the region.
The Stormers have won all nine matches they have played this season and a capacity crowd is set to pack the stadium during theirURC north-south derby against the Bullson Saturday. Stormers Rugby CEO Johan le Roux said that retaining Dobson as director of rugby was crucial in realising the ambitions set out as part of Project 2029. “We have set ourselves some lofty goals in Project 2029, but we have absolute confidence that if we are to reach them, then Dobbo is the man for the job,” he said.
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Dobson said he had never been more energised to take on a challenge. “With the support of our owners, we have managed to build some meaningful depth, which has translated into some positive results so far this season.
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