Africa-Press – South-Africa. Former Springbok coach and Sharks legend Ian McIntosh has died. He was 84.
McIntosh coached the Boks in 1993 and 1994 and would go on to serve on the national selection committee. He was considered a legend of the game in Durban and KwaZulu-Natal, where he coached the Sharks in the 1980s and 1990s.
McIntosh died in an Umhlanga hospital early on Wednesday morning and had been diagnosed with cancer.
“Mr Mac, as he was affectionately known, was our most successful coach in the history of Sharks rugby and lead us into the professional era. He was until the end a true ambassador of the black and white jersey,” the Sharks posted on their official Twitter account.
“Thank you Mr Mac for everything you’ve done for our beautiful game. Your contribution can never be summed up in a few words and is eternal.”
Meanwhile, tributes from the South African rugby community began pouring in on Wednesday morning.
“Rest in peace, Mac. I Learned so much from you! Will be forever grateful,” former Lions and Springbok attack coach Swys de Bruin wrote on his social media accounts.
McIntosh coached the Springboks in a total of 12 Test matches. He also guided the Sharks to four famous Currie Cup titles in the 1990s and was on the losing end in two Super Rugby finals with the franchise.
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