Former All Black Aaron Mauger has signed on to become the new assistant coach for the Highlanders for next season.
Mauger has impressed during coaching stints with the Crusaders and England's Leicester Tigers, where he leaves a head coaching role he's occupied since 2015.
"I'm absolutely thrilled to be joining the Highlanders next season," the 36-year-old in a statement released Monday morning.
"The club have worked extremely hard over the last 4-5 years in particular to create an environment that allows the people and the team to perform at their best and to the highest levels.
"I feel very privileged to be joining the club and to be in a position on the coaching staff where I can help add to the fantastic structure put in place and help grow the team and club to achieve future success."
Highlanders CEO Roger Clark was equally enthused at acquiring the 46-Test international.
"With the departure of Tony Brown at the end of the season we were on the lookout for another quality attack coach for the next few years," noted Clark.
"I know the whole club are absolutely thrilled that Aaron has chosen the Highlanders as the next step in his coaching career."
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