CONNACHT HAVE APPOINTED Andrew Browne and Mark Sexton to key roles in their academy.
Galway native Browne spent 11 years as a Connacht player and was part of the Pro12-winning squad in 2016 before retiring two years later.
He has since worked as Galwegians head coach and assistant coach of the Connacht U19s.
Sexton played AIL for a decade with St Mary’s and went on to coach St Mary’s RFC, St Mary’s College and the Leinster U19s.
“I am delighted to welcome Andrew and Mark to Connacht Rugby and to our Academy team,” said Connacht Rugby Academy Manager Eric Elwood.
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Connacht head coach Andy Friend.
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Image: James Crombie/INPHO
ANDY FRIEND SAYS Connacht’s recent recruitment process shows the value the province place on promoting from within.
Connacht are set to lose two long-serving ‘homegrown’ coaches this summer, with backs coach Nigel Carolan and forwards coach Jimmy Duffy both moving on in search of fresh challenges.
A major coaching reshuffle then saw Peter Wilkins move to the role of senior coach, with primary responsibility for attack, while Mossy Lawler was appointed assistant and skills coach with Colm