The head coach of the North West Dragons men’s team, Monty Jacobs, has been suspended with immediate effect pending the outcome of an ongoing independent investigation.
Jacobs, who has been the head coach of the North West Dragons since 2010, was still in charge as head coach in the last 4-day series loss against the Boland Rocks from 27-30 January.
The suspension of Jacobs comes at a tricky time, just ahead of the CSA T20 Cup in Gqeberha from 7-27 February, where the Dragons will participate in.
North West Cricket released a statement in which they stated that an independent lawyer has been appointed to lead the enquiry in order to shed light on the main accusations against Jacobs.
“North West Cricket has been advised not to comment further on any speculations. Therefore, NWC or any of its staff, players, and management will not make any further statements until the process has been concluded.”
The assistant coach of the North West Dragons, Craig Alexander, will act as interim head coach until the investigation has been concluded.
Alexander will perform head coach duties alongside assistant coaches, Brady Barends, Conrad de Swardt for the T20 Cup.
“A full media statement will be released as soon as the findings and possible actions, if any should arise, are known,” stated NW Cricket in the press release.
