Laurie Fisher returns to Brumbies coaching staff

Laurie Fisher will make a return to the Brumbies after agreeing on a deal on that will see him take on a role as Assistant Coach for the 2018 Super Rugby season.

 
Fisher has a long association with the Brumbies, beginning in 2000 when he was appointed as the Head Coach of the Brumbies Academy.
 
He oversaw and guided the development and progression of young players like Matt Giteau, Guy Shepherdson and Julian Salvi through to the professional set-up while in this role.
 
Fisher said he was extremely excited to be returning to the Brumbies.

 
“I am very much looking forward to returning to the Brumbies in the role of Assistant Coach to Dan McKellar,” he said.
 
“The club has been a huge part of my rugby career and I am delighted to be able to come back home. It’s an exciting time to be part of the Brumbies set-up as we look to maintain our presence as the top Australian franchise.
 
“I am particularly looking forward to working with Dan who is a progressive and highly-rated up-and-coming coach.”

 
The man known as “Lord” took over as Brumbies Head Coach from 2005-2008 before returning in 2012 to work under Jake White.
 
In 2014 Fisher co-coached the Brumbies with current Head Coach Stephen Larkham, helping lead the team to a semi-final berth.
 
Fisher then moved on to Gloucester in the U.K, taking over as Head Coach in a successful three-year reign before departing early this year.