AS EXCLUSIVELY revealed by our Sports Editor Donn O’Sullivan this morning, Andy Farrell, former England defence coach, will join Munster on a temporary basis ahead of taking up his role with the IRFU. Farrell will serve as ‘support’ to current Head Coach Anthony Foley who has been coming under increasing pressure following Munster’s exit from the pool stages of the Heineken Cup for the second season in a row.
The Munster Rugby statement in full from http://www.munsterrugby.ie
Munster Rugby can confirm that Andy Farrell will join the province in an advisory role with immediate effect.
The role will see the incoming Ireland defence coach provide support to Head Coach Anthony Foley and his coaching group on a part-time basis over the next four months.
Commenting on the appointment Munster Rugby CEO Garrett Fitzgerald said, “We have been looking for additional support for our coaching staff and with the timely availability of an experienced coach such as Andy Farrell we felt his inclusion would be hugely beneficial in assisting our coaching team.”
In relation to Farrell’s availability, David Nucifora, IRFU Performance Director, commented, “Andy’s gardening leave prevents him from coaching in the international game at this time but he has agreed to an advisory role working with Anthony and his backroom team.”
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