Derick Harwood
Derick Harwood’s playing career with the Lions was cut short by injury on the eve of a Super Rugby breakthrough — but that setback became the foundation of a second career in strength and conditioning. Founder of H5 Fitness, he now oversees conditioning for Hoerskool Dinamika’s rugby teams and was personally recruited into Alberton Rugby Club’s coaching setup.
Shane Kirkwood
A former Golden Lions and Currie Cup lock who went on to play professionally in France, Shane Kirkwood now serves as Director of Rugby at Alberton Rugby Club. His move from player to rugby administrator gives him a complete view of what it takes to develop a squad from grassroots to senior level.
Ruan Smith
Ruan Smith is a professional loosehead prop currently playing Super Rugby Pacific for the NSW Waratahs. His career has taken him through the Brumbies, Melbourne Rebels, and Japan’s top division with Toyota Verblitz — a wealth of top-level scrummaging and conditioning insight to pass on.
JP Smit
JP Smit is a professional prop with a rugby resume spanning three continents — from Western Province and the Brumbies to Super Rugby with the Queensland Reds and, currently, Major League Rugby’s LA Giltinis in the United States. He brings elite front-row experience and a global perspective to every session.