Tom Smith joins Cardiff Blues to complete coaching team

Cardiff Blues have announced their complete first team coaching staff with Tom Smith joining the region as forwards coach.

The former Ospreys back-row and Elite Performance Manager is the second addition to John Mulvihill’s new look regime at Cardiff Arms Park.

Current defence coach Richard Hodges continues in his role, while academy forwards coach Duane Goodfield will step up to become scrum coach.

Mulvihill, who arrives next month said: “In formatting our new coaching group, I was aware of my responsibility to build on the foundations of the past, look clearly to the future and bring energy, knowledge and excitement to our team.

“I always wanted the best coaches in our program and I am very excited that we have four young Welsh coaches who are ambitious, knowledgeable and excited about our future.

“Tom Smith and Jason Strange are exciting additions to our group, both possessing excellent rugby intellect. They have worked for years developing players of the future and are ambitious driven young coaches..."