'We are excited about the energy he will bring to the role': Former Munster star is new CBC rugby chief

CHRISTIAN Brothers College (CBC) has announced the appointment of former Munster Rugby player Jonny Holland as the school’s rugby elite performance director.

Mr Holland joins the rugby management team at CBC with overall responsibility for the college’s rugby development and coaching programme.

A former Munster fly-half, Mr Holland moved into coaching and management in recent years with Cork Constitution RFC, and most recently led the club as head coach to AIL division 1A title success.

“We are delighted to have Jonny joining our management team and leading CBC rugby in the achievement of its development goals,” principal of CBC Cork, David Lordon, said.

“Jonny’s vision aligns strongly with our commitment to excellence on and off the pitch, and we are excited about the experience and energy he will bring to the role.

“A key area of responsibility for Jonny will be the nurturing of talent within the coaching group, designing and implementing programmes that allow our players to reach their full potential as well as ensuring that our programme engages all pupils in the Christians rugby experience.” 

Mr Lordan said that CBC prides itself on its rugby heritage.

“We are immensely proud of our rugby heritage and are committed to ensuring that Christians is well positioned going forward to further develop its standing as a centre of rugby excellence.

“We look forward to all that Jonny will bring to the achievement of these goals in his new role,” he said. Mr Holland has taken up the role with immediate effect.