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Friday, 04 January 2008 |
Saracens appoint Eddie Jones as rugby director
The Saracens have revealed that they are appointing former Australia coach Eddie Jones to replace rugby director Alan Gaffney at the end of the season.
Eddie Jones, 47, who assisted South Africa gain their World Cup success in October, has been working with the Saracens as an advisor, but now he has signed a three-year deal with the club.
Alan Gaffney, who will be leaving the post, had joined the Saracens in 2006 after working with New South Wales and Munster. Alan Gaffney is not going completely because he will have a part-time role with the club from the summer onward.
Alan Gaffney had guided the club to fourth in the table last year, which was their best league finish since 1999/2000, and they are currently third in the Premiership in addition to being within reach of a Heineken Cup quarter-final place.
Saracens chief executive Mark Sinderberry stated on the Saracens' website: "I am delighted that Alan will be remaining with the club in a part-time role and he will continue to be a huge asset to Saracens."
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