Jason Holland has been promoted to Hurricanes head coach after John Plumtree's elevation to the All Blacks coaching team.

Holland who has been a successful and widely respected assistant coach at the Hurricanes since 2016, takes over his new role with immediate effect.

The 47-year-old has helped the Hurricanes make the Super Rugby playoffs in every season he has been involved with the club.

Meanwhile former Hurricanes and All Blacks wing  Corey Jane has been appointed as the new Hurricane’s defence coach.

[Source:TVNZ]