The former All Black captain Tana Umaga has been named as the new head coach of Counties Manukau.
Umaga replaces Milton Haig who has taken up a role with Georgia.
Umaga has been a player coach with Counties the last 2 years.
Counties Manukau CEO Andrew Maddock says Umaga's experience, wealth of knowledge and coaching skills are greatly valued and they're looking forward to their players continuing to benefit from him.