Former England coach Andy Farrell hired as consultant by Munster
Tuesday 12 January 2016 10:51, UK
Former England defence coach Andy Farrell has joined Munster in an advisory role.
Farrell has already agreed to become Ireland's new defence coach following the Six Nations Championship, after losing his job with England in the wake of the World Cup hosts' disappointing campaign.
He will provide support to Munster head coach Anthony Foley for the next four months on a part-time basis.
Munster CEO Garrett Fitzgerald said: "We have been looking for additional support for our coaching staff and with the timely availability of an experienced coach such as Andy Farrell we felt his inclusion would be hugely beneficial in assisting our coaching team."
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David Nucifora, IRFU Performance Director, said: "Andy's gardening leave prevents him from coaching in the international game at this time but he has agreed to an advisory role working with Anthony and his backroom team."
Munster have had a poor season by their standards. They have lost four of their 11 Guinness PRO12 matches and are fifth in the table.
They have also lost three of their four Champions Cup matches and are all-but out of the European competition.
