The 49-year-old said: 'It is the highest achievement of my coaching career to date'
The IRFU have confirmed that Simon Easterby will take over as Ireland head coach from Andy Farrell when he departs on Lions business on December 1.
Former back row Easterby made 65 Ireland appearances before turning to coaching and he has been a part of the Ireland set up for the past decade, first as forwards coach before taking over the defence coach duties when Paul O'Connell joined the set-up. Easterby commented: "To be asked to lead the Ireland team is a huge honour and one that I am thrilled to accept.
"There’s a lot to play for before December and we’re looking forward to providing the next crop of future Irish players with a chance to impress against talented international opponents in South Africa and then across the four Autumn Nations Series matches at Aviva Stadium."
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