The Bulls Daisies have appointed Owethu Sityata as the lead strength and conditioning coach on an initial two-year deal.

Prior to her arrival at Loftus, Sityata spent the last four seasons as the strength and conditioning coach of the Sharks Women and Academy. She has also served as the assistant S&C to the United States team during the WXV competition and also forms part of the under-18 and under-20 Springbok Women’s sides.

Sityata said the opportunity to contribute to the Daisies’ three-peat quest is an honour.

“I am a child from a small village whose dream of helping build women’s rugby just grew one step further. This opportunity is an honour to work with such a talented group of players and coaches. They have carved out an exciting path already over the last two seasons, and I look forward to contributing to their future success.

“I look forward to cultivating greatness and learning from these athletes myself.”

The Executive for Strategic Projects at the BBCo, Thando Manana, said Sityata is an exciting, fresh energy with an enormous task ahead of her.

“I am pleased to have Owethu join us and excited to see the impact she will be making on our side. She has a proven track record of being an outstanding S&C coach who maximises athletes' performance abilities, helping teams reach their true potential,” he said.

“She stands out in many ways, blending intelligence with a top-shelf work ethic and has a proven desire to be an elite strength and conditioning coach who develops programmes that breed successful athletes for franchise and country. The Daisies are in good hands.”