Former Ospreys boss Sean Holley has landed a coaching role with the Llanelli Scarlets while attack coach Mark Jones works with the Welsh side during the forthcoming defence of their Grand Slam crown.
Having left the Ospreys almost a year ago, Holley has been working for the media and as a coaching consultant, and he recently revealed he’d turned down a job offer from Connacht.
Holley told the Scarlets website of the move: “It’s a close-knit group at Parc Y Scarlets. As a team, the Scarlets are destined to achieve success with the number of exciting players they have with real talent and passion for the shirt they wear.
“It will be a great environment to experience with an excellent stadium and rugby facilities, and I hope to add real value to the drive and ambition at Parc y Scarlets for the time I am here.”
Holley had been with the Ospreys in various roles since their inception in 2003, making the 42-year-old the longest-serving Welsh regional coach ever. He oversaw a total of four Magners league titles and four heartbreaking Heineken Cup quarter-final losses.
Scarlets boss Simon Easterby believes this experience will be a great boost for Llanelli over the coming months.
He said: “To have a coach of Sean’s experience, expertise and technical ability at a key time for us is vital as Mark goes away on Wales duty.
“We are fortunate... to have secured the services of someone of Sean’s capability. He will also bring a fresh new perspective to our team environment, which will be healthy for our coaching group and our squad of players.
“We look forward to his input; he will challenge and support our players, which will add to the energy in our group, and I know he will put his all into this role with us. With the level of experience and professionalism Sean has, he will hit the ground running with the knowledge he has of our region, players and the game in Wales.”
Holley will link up with his new employers next week as a backs and skills coach, with the initial response from Scarlets fans a positive one.
Friday 18 January 2013
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