He additionally coached the Blue Bulls and the Golden Lions in the South African Currie Cup competition.
In 2000 he became assistant coach to Heyneke Meyer with the Bulls for the 2000 Super 12 season, and joined Harry Viljoen for the Springboks tour to Argentina and Europe.
[7] It saw Ludeke remain at the helm for 8 years, which included a re-sign of his contract in 2013.
[9] In July 2015, it was announced Ludeke would join the Fiji national team coaching set-up ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, working with the forwards, lineouts, and kickoffs.
In the 2022-2023 season, Ludeke lead the Kubota Spears to their first ever club championship victory in a 17-15 win against the Saitama Wild Nights.