 In his short stint in Japan, he helped Kobelco Steelers to top of the table at the end of the regular 2014–15 Top League Season.Despite having to play fourth seed Yamaha Júbilo, who they had beaten 40–10 during the pool stage, the Steelers went on to lose 41–12 in the semi-finals.In October 2014, Gold was named head coach of the Super Rugby side Sharks following the surprise resignation of Jake White who had led the Sharks to the semi-finals of the 2014 Super Rugby season.