Connacht appoint Scott Fardy as new defence coach

Former Australian International and Leinster rugby player Scott Fardy is joining Connacht Rugby as defence coach on a two year contract.

CONNACHT BOUND: Scott Fardy has been announced as defence coach with Connacht Rugby on a two year deal. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Connacht Rugby announce Scott Fardy will join the club on a two year contract as defence coach. Fardy enjoyed a glittering career across the world. He spent four season's at Leinster, five years at Super Rugby side Brumbies and three years at Kamaishi Seawaves in Japan. He won four Guinness PRO14 titles and a Heineken Champions Cup with Leinster, where he was also named in the PRO14 Dream Team three years in a row.

He made 39 appearances for Australia between 2013-2016 and started in the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final.