David Maidza

David Maidza (born 10 April 1971 in Chipinge) is a former Zimbabwean rugby union player and currently the head coach of theNMMU Madibaz Varsity Cup team. His usual playing position was centre or winger.

Playing career

He started his playing career in his native Zimbabwe, where he played for the national Under-21 and Under-23 teams. In 1993, he earned a call-up to the national team, where he made his debut against an Arabian Gulf team in a qualifier for the 1995 Rugby World Cup. He made a total of 5 appearances in 1993 and 1994.

In 1996, he moved to South African Currie Cup teamBorder Bulldogs, where he remained until 2004. He was also included in theSharks squad for the 1999 Super 12 season.

Coaching career

After his playing career ended in 2001, he became a technical adviser to theBorder Bulldogs. He was also an assistant coach at theCheetahs from 2003 to 2007 before he returned to the Bulldogs as their head coach in 2008 and 2009.

He joined theEastern Province Kings as an assistant backline coach in 2010 and became the head coach of their Vodacom Cup side for the 2013 Vodacom Cup season.

Maidza was appointed head coach of theNMMU Madibaz on a three-year deal from 2014.