GLOUCESTER centre Henry Trinder has joined Longlevens RFC as their new backs coach for the 2017/18 season.

Ex-Cirencester player Trinder replaces James Hook, who held the role but has now left the Cherry and Whites over the summer to re-join the Ospreys.

Trinder will be joining a coaching team that includes fellow Gloucester player John Afoa.

Trinder said: “I am really excited to start my coaching journey with Longlevens.

“John has told me a lot of great things about the club and the boys so I am looking forward to getting stuck in."