McGahan rejected Force offer

Outgoing Munster director of coaching Tony McGahan will not be coaching Super XV outfit Western Force next season when he returns to his native Australia, the Queenslander has confirmed.

McGahan was officially unveiled as the Wallabies’ coaching co-ordinator by the Australian Rugby Union yesterday in a three-man backroom team for head coach Robbie Deans.

But in explaining his decision to quit Munster after four seasons at the helm and join the reigning Tri-Nations champions, he said becoming the Western Force’s boss would not be part of his remit.