Tony Brown has replaced Jamie Joseph as Sunwolves head coach.

Brown, who served as Joseph’s assistant this year, will take over after Joseph opted to focus on the Japan national team ahead of next year’s World Cup.

It will be Brown’s second stint as head coach of the Super Rugby franchise after he temporarily took the reins from Joseph for the final three games last season and coached the side to a famous win over the Bulls.

Brown will be assisted by Scott Hansen, who continues in his role for the Sunwolves.

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