Jamie Mackintosh joins Hurricanes as Set Piece Coach

Former All Black prop, Jamie Mackintosh has been named as the Hurricanes new Set Piece Coach for the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific season.  

37-year-old Mackintosh, currently the Forwards Coach for Otago’s Bunnings Warehouse NPC side, said he was excited to be making the move to the capital for the Super Rugby season.  

“I’m massively excited to link up with the Hurricanes and work alongside a quality coaching group; people who I admire and can learn from.

"I’ve lived in France, the USA, and various parts of New Zealand, so I can’t wait to get to Wellington and get to know the city more. I’m looking forward to creating some special relationships with both players and coaches and immersing myself into the Hurricanes culture,” said Mackintosh. 

Born in Tokonui, Mackintosh made his debut for Southland aged 19 and played 12 seasons for the Stags, making 123 appearances. He spent seven seasons with the Highlanders, captaining the side for three seasons. 

Leaving the Highlanders, he headed north to the Chiefs for two seasons – before heading overseas, first to Montpellier, then the Ohio Aviators, and back to Pau for three seasons, clocking up 66 appearances for the Top 14 side. 

In 2020, Mackintosh joined the Austin Gilgronis of Major League Rugby, as well as linking up with former Highlanders’ teammate, Tom Donnelly at Otago during the American offseason. 

Mackintosh, who has been Otago’s NPC Forwards Coach for the last 2 seasons and Otago’s Scrum Coach for 3 years, now turns his attention to joining Jason Holland and his coaching staff for the 2023 DHL Super Rugby Pacific season.