Bristol bring Solomons in as coaching consultant

Bristol Rugby have confirmed that Alan Solomans will be joining the club with immediate effect. 

The South African has coached at international level with South Africa and the Barbarians. He has also worked with Northampton Saints, Ulster, the Southern Kings and Edinburgh.

Head Coach Mark Tainton had this to say:

“Alan is a hugely experienced operator who understands the game and has worked at the highest level for a number of years''

Solomons commented on his appointment:

“I’m delighted to be able to link up with Bristol Rugby for the next three months and assist Mark [Tainton] and the management group.”

The 66 year-old left Murrayfield at the beginning of the campaign having led Edinburgh to their first ever European Rugby final in 2015.

The South African joins Mark Tainton’s coaching set-up for the remainder of the Aviva Premiership campaign.