DAN MCFARLAND WILL leave his role at Glasgow Warriors at the end of the season to join Gregor Townsend’s Scottish coaching staff.
The former Connacht prop has been confirmed as one of Townsend’s assistant coaches for when he takes over the position next June.
Matt Taylor, Townsend’s defence coach at Glasgow, has also been appointed.
McFarland moved to Scotstoun Stadium after nine years on Connacht’s coaching team last year.
The former Ireland Wolfhounds coach said: “I’m very excited. It’s a great honour to be asked to coach a national side and all the more so because I know many of the players who represent Scotland through my work with Glasgow.
“My experience in Ireland, with the Emerging Ireland side and the Wolfhounds, has primed me for this opportunity and I’m looking forward to stepping into the full international environment, where the intensity and condensed nature demands a step up in many areas.
“Although it’s very exciting to sign a contract to work at a national level, I – like Gregor and Matt – are focused on our day-to-day responsibility and commitment to Glasgow Warriors until the end of a very important season.”
Townsend, who guided Glasgow to a Pro12 title in 2014/15, will replace Vern Scotter as Scottish head coach after the current campaign.
Glasgow have announced that Jason O’Halloran and Jonathan Humphreys will replace Taylor and McFarland.
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No such thing as a friendly in rugby…!
@Aidan Farrell: Think you need to try get more attention in real life rather than saying the same thing on every rugby post, bud.
@Aidan Farrell: in club rugby there is. There’s no ranking points, league table points or trophies on offer in matches like this
Is there anywhere we can watch the game?
@melissa pollock: can’t see any info on if this is being televised on any channel whatsoever, looked everywhere . Feeling starved of club rugby at this stage , can’t wait for the URC to start back.
@melissa pollock: Pre season friendlies are rarely (if ever) televised. You will be lucky if there are highlights.
@melissa pollock: you could try Bordeaux…if that’s of any help..
Leo is trying to figure his depth chart out.
Or does he know that already?
Seeing that team I can’t help but think Jack Boyle should have moved he’s so good but probably 4th choice loosehead for Leinster. Would be at least 2nd choice in every other province.
couldnt even find details of this on the Leinster website. Are there more friendlies planned? Think the squad officially started training on July 24th so they are back into games pretty quick!