Connacht have appointed Pat Lam’s replacement and fans should be excited

“Everyone has to weigh up their future in this game and coaches are no exception. When one door closes another door opens. I have aspirations to return to head coaching and Connacht have afforded me the opportunity to realise this aspiration. Connacht is a good fit for me as they have ambition and I like the passion of the community and the warmth of the people. "My time in New Zealand rugby is done after 36 consecutive years of coaching at all levels which I am proud of. It has been stimulating and rewarding and I have made some wonderful friends and colleagues throughout this time, I am so much richer for having made their acquaintance” said Keane.