Leinster's Goodman to join Irish coaching ticket 

New Zealander Goodman is to link up with the IRFU as backs coach upon the departure of current attack guru Mike Catt.

STEPPING UP: Leinster assistant coach Andrew Goodman. Pic: ©INPHO/Nick Elliott

Leinster attack coach Andrew Goodman is set to become Ireland backs coach next season, replacing outgoing assistant Mike Catt for the defending Six Nations champions.

The IRFU announced Goodman’s appointment on Thursday, a week after revealing that Catt would end his time on Andy Farrell’s staff following next summer’s tour to South Africa and a two-Test series against the world champion Springboks.