Gloucester confirm Laurie Fisher’s appointment

As reported over the weekend, Gloucester‘s off field rebuilding process ahead of the next season continued with the news that Laurie Fisher has been appointed as forwards coach.
Joining from the Brumbies, the former Munster coach with link up with defence coach John Muggleton and backs coach Nick Walshe in Director of Rugby David Humphreys’ team at Kingsholm.
CEO Stephen Vaughan said: “Understandably, there has been massive interest in the role over the past few weeks, and we have left no stone unturned as we have strived to find the right person.
“However, once we spoke with Laurie and exchanged ideas and presented our vision of where we want to take the club, it was immediately apparent that this was a great fit. We’re absolutely thrilled that he’ll be joining us at Kingsholm as part of the new coaching set up.
“He deservedly enjoys a reputation as one of the shrewdest minds in world rugby, an individual who has continually sought to improve himself and his coaching methods. The references and feedback we have had regarding Laurie from high quality people that have worked with him have been very impressive indeed.
“That has been reflected in what he has achieved over the years with both the UC Brumbies and Munster. The number of young players he has coached to achieve great things within the game are too many to mention.
“It’s been an incredibly hectic few weeks at the club, but we’re delighted with the make up of the playing squad and coaching staff as we look ahead.
“A lot of hard work lies ahead before we kick off the new season and a number of new faces will need time to blend, but I believe we are putting the essential building blocks in place to fulfil our long term goal of sustained success for the club.”