Rory Kleinveldt: Western Province Coaching Appointment
- Rory Kleinveldt, Northamptonshire's led bowling coach, is set to depart the club next month.
- Kleinveldt, 42, made 109 appearances for Northamptonshire as a player.
- The former South Africa Test player will officially join Western Province in mid-July,after a 17-year playing career with the team.
Rory Kleinveldt will become the head coach of Western Province, leaving Northamptonshire next month, a significant move for the former Northamptonshire player and bowling coach. This appointment sees Kleinveldt return to South Africa, where he previously served as an assistant coach. The 42-year-old, who played 109 matches for Northamptonshire and helped them win the T20 Blast in 2016, is set to join Western Province in mid-July.Relive his career with Northamptonshire, where he secured 217 wickets before taking on his new role. Stay informed with News Directory 3 for more updates on this and other coaching changes. Discover what’s next for Northamptonshire…
Rory Kleinveldt to Coach Western Province, Leaves Northamptonshire
Updated June 13, 2025
Rory Kleinveldt, Northamptonshire’s led bowling coach, is set to depart the club next month. He will take over as head coach of Western Province in South Africa,his home country. The move marks a return to familiar territory for Kleinveldt,who previously served as an assistant coach for two years at Western Province before joining Northamptonshire.
Kleinveldt, 42, made 109 appearances for Northamptonshire as a player. As a seamer,he secured 217 wickets and contributed to their T20 Blast victory in 2016. He returned to Wantage Road in march 2024 to lead the bowling department.
The former South Africa Test player will officially join Western Province in mid-July,after a 17-year playing career with the team.
“Everyone at northamptonshire would like to thank Rory for all his dedication and contributions to the club both as a player and coach,” Ray Payne, chief executive officer, said.
What’s next
Kleinveldt is preparing for his transition to Western Province, while Northamptonshire begins the search for a new lead bowling coach to continue their momentum.