Former Saints coach King lands 'fantastic' role with Premiership club

Former Saints coach Alex King says joining Gloucester is a 'fantastic opportunity' for him.
Alex King left Saints in 2016 after helping to club to claim the Premiership title two years earlierAlex King left Saints in 2016 after helping to club to claim the Premiership title two years earlier
Alex King left Saints in 2016 after helping to club to claim the Premiership title two years earlier

On Monday evening it was confirmed that King will join the coaching staff at Kingsholm, taking up the role of attack coach.

The 45-year-old played a key role in Saints' stunning 2013/14 double-winning campaign but eventually left the club in October 2016.

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He most recently enjoyed a spell with Top 14 giants Montpellier, but will now be back in England as part of George Skivington's new-look management team at Gloucester.

And King said: “I’m very excited to be joining Gloucester Rugby.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity to be part of the future of a great club with some of the most incredible fans in the game.

“I’m looking forward to being part of George’s new coaching team, and meeting the players soon.”

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The former fly-half spent the majority of his playing career at Wasps, before a move to Clermont Auvergne, where he later seamlessly transitioned into coaching, helping guide the French side to their maiden Top 14 title.

He was brought to Saints by Jim Mallinder, forming a successful coaching team that also included Dorian West and Alan Dickens.

And Gloucester head coach Skivington said: “It’s fantastic to bring someone of Alex’s calibre to Gloucester Rugby.

“Alex is a highly-respected coach and his rugby brain is second to none.

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"With his proven pedigree, he will bring a high level of skill and knowledge to the players, and the coaching team too.

“This is a really exciting appointment for us, and we are looking forward to welcoming Alex to this great club.”