The New Zealander could step up when Stuart Lancaster leaves the province next summer:
Leinster attack coach Andrew Goodman. Image: Dan Sheridan/INPHO LEINSTER ATTACK COACH Andrew Goodman says he is open to discussions about taking on increased responsibility in the province when Stuart Lancaster leaves at the end of this season.
Goodman joined the province last summer, replacing Felipe Contepomi as Leinster’s attack coach. That role involves overseeing the province’s set-piece attack from lineouts and scrums, as well as dealing with Leinster’s backs. If that does happen, Leinster would likely then appoint a separate defence coach. Current contact skills coach Sean O’Brien would be a candidate for that possible new role, but Bernard Jackman revealed on The42 Rugby Weekly Extra podcast yesterday that Leinster could look abroad for a defence coach, possibly in New Zealand.
“In terms of Leinster and how it’s going, the playing group that I have got to work with every day, just being able to work alongside this group of coaches and pick Stuart’s brain while he is here has been a great start for myself personally.Asked whether he would embrace more responsibility if Leinster offered it next season, Goodman confirmed that would be of interest.
Goodman was brought back to Leinster by head coach Cullen, having played with the former second row during his two season with the province from 2012 until 2014.“It was probably the second year when we were both on the injured list we got to know each other pretty well,” said Goodman with a smile.
Funnily enough, some of the calls Leinster had back in 2012 are still used today. The biggest change for Goodman coming from New Zealand this time has been the fervour of the supporters here in Ireland.
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