Munster confirm appointment of Alex Codling and new Kiwi head of athletic performance
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Munster have confirmed that Alex Codling will join the province as forwards coach on a full-time basis next season.
As previously reported by the Irish Independent, Munster have been in negotiations with Codling and the IRFU regarding his future, and all parties have now come to an agreement that the English man will link up with Munster following Ireland's Women's World Cup campaign.
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