“The final was tough last year, but we know every player and staff member who went through that will come into this season better, there will be another layer of edge, of resilience, of hunger, of connectedness. That was our first loss in our three-year history,” she said.
“Personally, it’s made me dig deep over the off season, look hard at myself and how I can be better, and how we as a management and team can be better. We have a skilled and uncompromising playing group, who by nature play with both brutality and beauty.”
Chiefs Rugby Club chief executive Simon Graafhuis said it was great to have Kaua back on board.
“She has been instrumental in developing the culture within this team and driving progression within the women’s game. We look forward to seeing her work continue.”
From 2024, the Sky Super Rugby Aupiki season will feature an extended pre-season, six games of round robin and a final.
The Sky Super Rugby Aupiki draw, Chiefs Manawa squad, and the rest of the Chiefs Manawa coaching squad will be announced later this year.
Chiefs Rugby Club memberships for access to all Chiefs Manawa and Gallagher Chiefs home games at FMG Stadium Waikato are now available online.
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