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Bruce Reihana joins coaching staff

Bruce Reihana joins coaching staff

Mike Barber28 Jul 2020 - 07:00
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Former All Black appointed 1st XV attack and backs coach

Bruce wants to promote an exciting brand of rugby and look to focus on the boys skills and development - with his influence, we are really looking forward to seeing him bring that energy and innovation in his coaching to our young squad next season
- Matt Salter

Bruce Reihana will link up with Matt Salter as part of his coaching team ahead of the 2020/21 campaign.

The former All Blacks utility back arrives to oversee Clifton's attack from Bristol Bears, following his three years as Skills coach.

One of the most exciting players to grace the Aviva Premiership, Reihana spent ten years at Northampton Saints, while also representing Waikato and the Chiefs in New Zealand.

“The addition of Bruce to the coaching set-up is a major coup for us. Not only is he an excellent coach, he knows the game very well. He has done an incredible job at Bristol and his impression on the boys already, is clear to see”

"Bruce wants to promote an exciting brand of rugby and look to focus on the boys skills and development - with his influence, we are really looking forward to seeing him bring that energy and innovation in his coaching to our young squad next season and harnessing what is already an exciting and potent attacking back line.”
Matt Salter, Head Coach

A double Commonwealth gold medallist, Reihana made over two-hundred appearances for Northampton, before joining Bordeaux as a player and then remaining at the club as Skills Coach. He then spent 3 years with Pat lam at Bristol.

Reihana joins as Clifton continue to build upon their 5th place finish in the curtailed 2019/20 season and is a further statement of the clubs intent this coming campaign. With 95% of last years squad re-signed and the announcement of new signings imminent, Clifton will be keen to launch into the new season when it begins and pick up where they left off.

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