Hurricanes assistant John Plumtree rules out move to the Highlanders
Wednesday 20 April 2016 10:05, UK
Hurricanes assistant coach John Plumtree will not be taking over as head coach of the Highlanders.
Plumtree said he was flattered to be linked with the Wellington club's Super Rugby rivals, but the former Ireland forwards coach is keen to remain loyal to coach Chris Boyd.
The 50-year-old has signed a new deal to the end of the 2018 season.
"There has been some speculation about my coaching future over the past week, but my family consider Wellington to be our home and the Hurricanes are a team that is close to my heart," Plumtree said.
"We have a great group of players and coaches at the Hurricanes and I'm glad to have the opportunity to continue working with them over the coming seasons."
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Plumtree's decision leaves the Highlanders to continue their search for a replacement for Jamie Joseph.
Joseph is leaving the club at the end of the season to take over from England chief Eddie Jones as Japan's full-time coach.
