Williams exit leaves Leinster in limbo

LEINSTER rugby was left reeling - and coachless - last night with the shock announcement that Matt Williams is to be appointed Scottish national coach.

The province are now in a desperate race to sign a top-line coach to replace Williams for the crucial pre-season period in which their player line-up will be finalised.

However, names already in the frame include former Queensland and Stade Francais coach John Connolly, who recently departed from cash-strapped Swansea.