Former Ireland international Bell to take coaching role with Glasgow next season

Glasgow Warriors have confirmed that Gloucester assistant coach Jonny Bell will join the Scottish side for the 2020/21 season.

Bell, who was capped 36 times for Ireland, has signed a two year contract with Glasgow.

Glasgow are currently preparing for a number of changes at coaching level. Head coach Dave Rennie was confirmed as the new head coach of the Wallabies last month. He is set to end his stay in Glasgow at the end of the season to take up the role, and will be replaced by Danny Wilson at Scotstoun.

A statement released by Glasgow confirmed that Bell, 45, will focus on the Warriors' attack.

"Gloucester Assistant Coach Jonny Bell will join Glasgow Warriors next season," the statement read.

Gloucester Director of Rugby David Humphreys paid tribute to his long-time colleague.

“Jonny’s been an integral part of what we’ve achieved over the past few seasons, he’s done a fantastic job turning Gloucester Rugby into one of the strongest defensive teams in the Premiership and will obviously be missed when he moves on.

“However, we understand completely why he wishes to pursue the opportunity that has come up at Glasgow and, when the time comes for him to leave the Club, we will wish him well. For now though, and with so much of the season still to play, he’ll be giving his usual 100% and leaving no stone unturned in a bid to make us better as a team.”