Connacht appoint Andy Friend as new head coach

Friend, who was most recently coach of the Australian Sevens team, will arrive at the Sportsground in late June to oversee pre-season training.

Connacht appoint Andy Friend as new head coach
Thu, 24 May, 2018 - 14:44
Stephen Barry

By Stephen Barry

Connacht have appointed Australian coach Andy Friend as the province's new head coach.

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