Pat Lam confirms coaching team for 2022/23 season

July 04, 2022
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Ultimate Rugby

Pat Lam has confirmed his coaching team for the 2022/23 season, with Mark Irish returning as Scrum Coach, Jordan Crane appointed Defence Coach and Dave Alred joining as Kicking Coach.

Homegrown stalwart Irish, who made more than 100 appearances as a player for the club, previously spent five seasons as Scrum Coach from 2015 to 2020, before departing to Worcester Warriors for family reasons.

Talented young coach Crane is appointed Defence Coach after a successful two years with the Academy, while Dave Alred will bring his international experience to the team, arriving as Kicking Coach until September.

BRISTOL BEARS COACHING TEAM

Director of Rugby: Pat Lam

Attack & Backs Coach: Conor McPhillips

Forwards Coach: John Muldoon

Defence Coach: Jordan Crane

Scrum Coach: Mark Irish

Skills Coach: Sean Marsden

Kicking Coach: Dave Alred

Women’s Head Coach: Dave Ward

Mental Skills Coach: Tom Bates

Academy Transition Coach: Brad Barnes

Academy Transition Coach: Danny Grewcock