Former Wallabies star Berrick Barnes has joined Australia’s teaching employees as a part-time kicking advisor.
Barnes, who represented Australian in 51 Tests between 2007 and 2013, is amongst a handful of contemporary faces who’ve been introduced into the Wallabies’ set-up for this yr’s Rugby Championship and World Cup by not too long ago appointed nationwide coach Eddie Jones.
London Irish assistant coach Brad Davis, 55, will help Jones in teaching the Wallabies’ assault, whereas ACT Brumbies assistant and ex-Wallabies prop Dan Palmer has been appointed as lineout coach.
Palmer will work with forwards co-ordinator Neal Hatley, who will be a part of the employees as soon as his commitments with Bath are accomplished on the finish of the English Premiership season.
As introduced in February, former NSW State of Origin rugby league fullback Brett Hodgson is Australia’s defence coach.
Frenchman Pierre-Henry Broncan has been appointed as a maul advisor, whereas England’s former head of power and conditioning Jon Clarke will take up an analogous function with the Wallabies and be assisted by Nigel Ashley-Jones, who has beforehand labored with the Canberra Raiders.
John Pryor returns to the Wallabies program as a pace advisor, whereas Warrick Harrington will proceed his function as sport scientist.
“We believe we have a quality coaching staff to plan and prepare the team for a smash and grab campaign – winning the Bledisloe Cup and finishing winning the Rugby World Cup.” Jones mentioned.
“It is experienced, diverse and adaptable – ready to smash and grab.”
Source: www.news.com.au
