Munster have appointed former All Black Simon Mannix as the province's backs coach on a two-year contract.
The former Hurricanes out-half had playing spells with Sale and Gloucester before moving to France where he has been backs coach at Racing Metro for four seasons up to the end of 2011.
A member of the New Zealand squad for three seasons prior to his move to England, he won his full cap against France at Christchurch in 1994.
He is expected to be in place for pre-season training in late June, subject to obtaining a work permit.
Mannix is the second All-Black appointment by the province within a month after Rob Penney's recent installation as head coach.
Munster CEO Garrett Fitzgerald expressed his delight with the signing, believing Mannix to be a perfect fit for the current setup.
Fitzgerald said: "We're delighted that Simon has agreed terms and believe his playing experience in two hemispheres plus his coaching experience at the top level in France will complement the recent appointment of Rob Penney and existing position of Anthony Foley."
