McGahan’s Aussie move confirmed

Munster director of coaching Tony McGahan’s appointment as Australia’s coaching co-ordinator has finally been confirmed by the Wallabies hierarchy.

Munster announced in February that the Queenslander would be leaving at the end of the season after four years in charge and McGahan himself outlined last month that his next role would be in Robbie Deans’ Wallabies set-up as the Australian Rugby Union’s coaching co-ordinator. The ARU made that official yesterday with McGahan set to begin work ahead of the Wallabies’ June internationals against Scotland, on June 5, and a three-Test series with Wales. He will be joined in a revamped coaching set-up by defence coach Andrew Blades and coaching assistant Nick Scrivener.

“McGahan’s experience as a head coach is considered a major asset for the newly created role, where he will have a significant involvement in the overall coordination of the coaching and management team, as well as the player liaison, assisting head coach Robbie Deans,” an ARU statement read.