Cape Town - The Cheetahs have offered Shimlas coach Franco Smith the job as head coach of their Currie Cup side.
Ryno Opperman, chairperson of the Free State Cheetahs Company's board, confirmed the news to Netwerk24.
The 42-year-old Smith was earlier contracted as backline coach of the Free State Cheetahs' Currie Cup team, but after leading Shimlas to their maiden Varsity Cup title, the Cheetahs want to promote him to head coach.