Tony Brown returning to the Highlanders for 2020 season

Highly‑regarded rugby coach Tony Brown is heading back to the Highlanders for the 2020 season although his role at the franchise is yet to be determined.

TVNZ reports coach Aaron Mauger said Brown will rejoin the Highlanders as an assistant coach although what area he covers remains to be confirmed.

Mauger said once the season is finished they will do an extensive review of their program and their coaching set up.

Brown came on as an assistant coach at the Highlanders in 2014 and was part of the management when they won their only Super Rugby title in 2015.

He left the side after one year in charge the 2017 season to join the Japanese national team and Sunwolves but he said at the time he always wanted to come back.

[Source:TVNZ]

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