Squad
A 36-man squad was announced in September 2021. [4]
Note: Flags indicate national union under World Rugby eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-World Rugby nationality.
| Founded | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Location | Amersfoort, Netherlands |
| Coach(es) | Allard Jonkers |
| League(s) | Rugby Europe Super Cup |
Delta is a Dutch professional rugby union team that competes annually in the Rugby Europe Super Cup Western Conference competition along with The Brussels Devils, Lusitanos XV and The Castilla y Leon Iberians. [1] [2] [3]
A 36-man squad was announced in September 2021. [4]
Note: Flags indicate national union under World Rugby eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-World Rugby nationality.
The current coaching staff for the Delta team:
| Name | Nationality | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Allard Jonkers |  NED | Head coach |
| Zane Gardiner |  NZL | Assistant coach |
| Matthew Cripps | NED | Assistant coach |
| Emmanuel Peyrezabes |  FRA | Strength & Conditioning coach |
| Raoul Roelofsen | NED | Physiotherapist |
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