'Family stress' forces Scotland boss Fukofuka to step down
Sione Fukofuka steps down from his role as Scotland Women head coach because of "the stress and the strain" of being apart from his family in Australia.
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"I've had to make probably the hardest professional decision of my life to step away from the role."
— Sione Fukofuka , Athlete
"With the time back home in Australia over the summer, it was able to give me a lot more insight into the sacrifices that they're making."
— Sione Fukofuka , Athlete
"Whilst we are disappointed to see him depart, we fully respect and understand the reasons why he has made this decision."
— David Nucifora , Executive
Key People
Dave Butcher is the forwards coach who will take over as interim head coach for Scotland Women.
David Nucifora is the performance director at Scottish Rugby.
Sione Fukofuka is the former head coach of Scotland Women rugby team, previously serving as head coach for the United States.
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Sione Fukofuka steps down from his role as Scotland Women head coach because of "the stress and the strain" of being apart from his family in Australia.
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