Leinster ‘in no rush’ to find new coach as Jono Gibbes sticks with Clermont Auvergne

Another of the early front runners for the Leinster job has withdrawn himself from the race with Jono Gibbes committing himself to Clermont Auvergne until 2018.

For six years, the New Zealander was a key part of the Leinster back-room team during a spell where they won three European Cups, a Challenge Cup and three league titles, but after his initial year as assistant to Franck Azema at Clermont, the pair have now signed up for a further three years.

“I’m very happy to be able to continue our collaboration for such a period [three years], where we’ll have the chance to further build our relationship and help the team towards the highest level possible,” said Gibbes yesterday.