Simon Easterby aiming high for Scarlets – Rugby news Update
Simon Easterby, the 36-year-old former Ireland and Scarlets' back-row has promised to keep the attacking philosophy of the club, following his appointment as head coach after Nigel Davies went to Gloucester as their director of rugby.
In recent years, the Scarlets have forged a reputation as an attacking team, and the new boss wants to stay true to the style employed by Davies and Gareth Jenkins before him.
He said, "The values instilled deep within the Scarlets have been in place for almost 140 years, so like Nigel and Gareth (Jenkins) before me I will ensure we never lose sight of who we are as well as putting my own stamp on our ambitions and our game.”
Easterby has previously represented the club 200 times, and there are other appointments being made at the club as well. Newly appointed forwards coach Danny Wilson, conditioning coach Brad Harringon and backs coach Mark Jones will be assisting him. Everyone
at the club wants to excel next season, and with the new changes being put at the helm, they are hoping for the best.
The new coach has also been able to retain the services of players that have been important for the success of the club. Young players such as Rhys Priestland, George North and Jonathan Davies will be at the club next season.
"There is plenty within the coaching and playing group to take us to where this club belongs, competing at the top end of the European game and achieving honours in the domestic game," he said.
The focus for the next year will be on trophies. Easterby is aware that the club possess talented players but they have not won anything. He wants the team to achieve silverware, as that would bring more trophies at the club.
His own association with the club as a player will make a popular choice with the fans, and having played for Ireland, as well as the British and Irish Lions, he will command the respect of everyone at his new job.
Easterby played for Ireland 65 times, making his debut against Scotland at Lansdowne Road, on February 19, 2000.
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