Reds’ forwards coach Fisher will return Down Under with Brumbies

THE worst kept secret in Munster rugby is officially out; forwards coach Laurie Fisher is returning to his native Australia.

Incoming ACT Brumbies coach Jake White confirmed yesterday that former head coach Fisher, who was sacked by the Super Rugby franchise in 2008, will join Australian World Cup winner Steve Larkham as White’s coaching assistants in 2012.

“At this point in time, Laurie has been appointed forwards coach and within that framework he has to use whoever he feels is going to add value to the team,” White, who led the Springboks to the 2007 World Cup, said.