Leicester Tigers have signed Australian defence coach Phil Blake.
The 51-year-old has coached in both codes of the game Down Under and has worked with Super 15 side Western Force and the Australian national side, under Robbie Deans.
Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill said he was delighted that Blake had agreed to take up the role of defence coach for the 2014-15 campaign.
"His is well thought of in the game and very experienced, and has worked in a number of different environments, including Super Rugby and at Test level in Australia," said Cockerill.
"He joins a very strong group of coaches at this club and we look forward to working with Phil in his new role."
