Highlanders appoint Boris Stankovich as new scrum coach
Thursday 8 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Highlanders, Jamie Joseph
The Highlanders have recruited former Leicester Tigers prop Boris Stankovich to replace Clarke Dermody. The 46-year-old New Zealander has signed a two-year contract as the team's new scrum coach.
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The Highlanders have appointed former Leicester Tigers prop Boris Stankovich as their new scrum coach. The 46-year-old New Zealander has signed a two-year contract with the club. He replaces Clarke Dermody, who has moved to Ulster.
Stankovich is a former Kelston Boys’ student who played over 130 games for Leicester. His coaching experience includes roles with Canada, Russia, the NEC Green Rockets in Japan, and Leicester. He spent 13 years with Leicester between 2007 and 2020 as both a player and coach.
Compiled from reports by Otago Daily Times and The Post.
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