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Brighton announce arrival of ex-All Blacks rugby coach with 'rare' qualities

Brighton have announced that they have shaken up their set-up with another new arrival.

12.01.26, 10:39 Updated 22.05.26, 14:51 2 Minute Read

Charlie Parker-Turner

Charlie Parker-Turner

Brighton have announced the appointment of former New Zealand Rugby coach Mike Anthony as their new head of player development and high performance.

Anthony enjoyed two spells with the international rugby team spanning over 25 years, working his way up from being a strength and conditioning coach to being named their head of high performance in 2018.

He also spent time with Gloucester Rugby, but now looks set to turn his hand to the world of football, with the Seagulls freshening up their leadership team

Brighton announced that Anthony will be working closely with Fabian Hurzeler, as well as sporting director Jason Ayto and technical director Mike Cave, with his position primarily focusing on the men’s first team.

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