John Plumtree to leave Ireland Coaching Team

John Plumtree to leave Ireland Coaching Team

The Irish Rugby Football Union has confirmed that National Team Forwards Coach John Plumtree is to leave his role with the national team following the Tour of Argentina due to family reasons.

The New Zealander joined the Ireland national coaching team in September 2013 and worked with the national team during the 2013 Guinness Series and the 2014 RBS 6 Nations Championship.

John Plumtree, said, “I have really enjoyed working with Joe, Les and the players over the last few months. But at the end of the day family must come first and we must do what we think is best for the Plumtree family. I would like to thank the IRFU for their understanding and wish everyone involved in Irish rugby the best of luck for the future.”

Ireland Team Manager, Michael Kearney commented, “The Ireland National Rugby Team and Management would like to thank John for his contribution to the team’s success over the past season. We are sad to see him go but our best wishes are with John and his family on their return to New Zealand.”