Connacht appoint new defence coach

“I have always been struck, not just by the skill set and commitment of the Connacht players on the field, but also by the passion and rugby values of the Connacht supporters and wider community.”

Connacht have confirmed the appointment of Peter Wilkins as their new defence coach.

Wilkins who has worked with the RFU in England and spent time in Australia with Queensland had been with Edinburgh for the last two seasons.