He's set to replace Felipe Contepomi.
Andrew Goodman has been appointed as assistant coach with Leinster.
The Kiwi won a Celtic League title with the province as a player during a two-year spell between 2012 and 2014.
He's set to replace Felipe Contepomi, who is returning to Argentina.
Meanwhile, head coach Leo Cullen has been named as the United Rugby Championship's coach of the season.

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Friday Morning Sports Update
Munster Make Ten Changes To Their Team For Saturday's Game Against Exeter
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Thursday Morning Sports Update
Kildare U20 Football Team & Panel vs Offaly
Wednesday Morning Sport Update