Leinster have confirmed that Matt O'Connor will be their next head coach.

The Leicester Tigers coach has signed a three year deal and will commence his duties on July 1st.

He replaces Joe Schmidt who takes over the Ireland job.

Originally joining Leicester as a backs coach where he played a part in the team's Premiership title in 2009, the former Australian international player was promoted to the role of head coach in 2010 and guided Leicester to consecutive runner-up spots in the Premiership in 2011 and 2012.

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