Heyneke Meyer renews contract at Stade Francais
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Initially linked to the club until June 2020, Heyneke Meyer has extended his contract with the Stade Français by a further two seasons, the club confirms.
Club owner Dr. Hans-Peter Wild said: "We have decided to extend Heyneke Meyer because he is the man of the situation to achieve our sports goals: to win the most prestigious trophies. He had a two-year contract and we decided to extend it so that he would always have those two years ahead of him to strive for excellence. I am very happy with his work. The club needs to professionalize and needs serenity to carry out our project Ambitions 2023".
Meyer's achievements include winning the Super 14, Currie Cup and Vodacom Cup competitions and clinching the Springbok coach title in 2012.
He lead the team to a Rugby World Cup third finish (2015), Rugby Championship second finish (2013, 2014), Mandela Challenge Plate (won 2013, 2014).
