CONFIRMED: Allister Coetzee new Cannon Eagles coach

Former Stormers and Springboks coach Allister Coetzee has been confirmed as the Canon Eagles' new head coach.

He will take charge of the Japanese Top League club ahead of the 2018-19 season. This is Coetzee second stint in Japan having coached the Kobe Steelers in 2015 before being appointed as the Springbok coach.

Following the announcement, Coetzee said he was honoured to be a part of the Eagles staff.

'It is a very exciting feeling to return to Japan. During my last job here, I was able to enjoy Japanese culture.

'It is a great honour to be a member of the Canon Eagles with the vision of becoming one of the top teams in Japan's top league.

'I would like to add my own new values to the advanced and professional environment that Canon Eagles has. I am looking forward to the challenging new goals with everyone in the team.'