Les Kiss has been appointed the new head coach of London Irish, while Declan Kidney joins the club as a technical consultant.

David Wallace believes Munster need to look beyond the dressing room walls for answers to their crisis, with former head coach Declan Kidney and new Ireland defence coach Andy Farrell two of the men he feels could make a difference at the struggling province.

Harlequins director of rugby Conor O’Shea has ruled himself out of contention to replace Declan Kidney as the new Ireland head coach.

Former Ireland winger Denis Hickie believes the Irish Rugby Football Union has a tough task to find the right man to replace Declan Kidney.

The IRFU were today beginning their search for a head coach after deciding to part company with Declan Kidney.