Confirmed: Richard Cockerill Set To Take Over At PRO12 Club

by Will Matthews · February 20, 2017

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Richard Cockerill has been announced as the new head coach of PRO12 side Edinburgh.

The 46-year-old former Leicester Tigers boss takes over from acting head coach Duncan Hodge from the start of next season.

Cockerill has been given a two-year deal by the Scottish side.

BREAKING | Richard Cockerill has been appointed Head Coach of Edinburgh Rugby with effect from the start of next season. pic.twitter.com/jGErTYng9q

— Edinburgh Rugby (@EdinburghRugby) February 20, 2017

The Englishman has been working in an advisory role with Toulon since leaving the Tigers and will continue to do so until the end of the season alongside Mike Ford.

Premiership side Worcester Warriors were also said to have been interested in Cockerill, but as reported by The Rugby Paper yesterday, were hesitant in making a decision until their future was secured, allowing Edinburgh to swoop in.