Steve Jackson takes over as Samoa Coach

Steve Jackson takes over as Samoa Coach

Steve Jackson has been confirmed as the Manu Samoa head coach ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup in Japan.

The former Blues assistant coach replaces Fuimaono Titimaea Tafua.

 “With Rugby World Cup less than 11 months away, S.R.U. unyieldingly revisited its recent past decisions to ensure we got the right Leader and the coaching prowess to take our Manu Samoa to the pinnacle of Rugby Events that happens every four years,” Faleomavaega said.

“Steve has emerged from a highly competitive process, as the preferred choice for Samoa Rugby. 

“Steve is undeniably well aware of the high expectations of a country that desperately want results, and as a Coach, he understands the challenges as he will quickly need to rebuild support for the team.”


 “I am honoured and privilege to be chosen as Head Coach of Manu Samoa,” Jackson said. 

“I know full well it comes with great responsibility. We will work hard and determined to gain the respect of the rugby world at R.W.C. and confident we have the talent, the skills and the passion in the players to deliver this for us at R.W.C.19.”


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