Bath set to announce Todd Blackadder as new director of rugby this week

There has been vacancy at Bath since Mike Ford's departure, and Blackadder is expected to fill the gap.

Former All Blacks flanker, Blackadder stepped down after eight years at the Crusaders at the weekend after failing to reach the Super Rugby semi-finals for only the second time in his reign following a 42-25 defeat to the Lions.

He is now set to be named as Bath's new director of rugby, according to reports.