Fisher to be Head Coach?

Word from down under is that colourful coach Laurie Fisher is on his way to Kingsholm. Fisher, of course, had a stint at Munster so the connection with the new DoR makes sense...

The Aussie press says Fisher will breaqk his DoR contract with ACT Brumbies at the end of the Super Rugby season  - and he has already told his players he's off to Gloucester to become Head Coach.

The Canberra Times says: "Players including a trio of Wallabies captains – Ben Mowen, David Pocock and Stephen Moore – rate Fisher as one of the world's best forwards coaches and his influence has been a major factor in the team's success.

Mowen said the players wanted to end their season to reward Fisher's work.

"It's disappointing because the impact [Fisher] has had on the playing group has been massive and he's been here 11 years now.

"He very much is Canberra rugby. He's Brumbies rugby. He's not called 'The Lord' for nothing. We're just extremely thankful for everything he's done ......"