Sir Gordon Tietjens confirmed as Samoa sevens coachPHOTOSPORT Sir Gordon Tietjens has had plenty of options to consider after stepping down from his long time in charge of the New Zealand sevens team. Samoa have confirmed sevens legend Sir Gordon Tietjens as their new head coach. Tietjens met with the Samoa Rugby Union board on Thursday night after inspecting facilities and tidying up the deal. READ MORE:* Kenya chasing Tietjens* Inside the new-look Wellington Sevens* NZ qualified for sevens world cup* NZ 7s legend: Say no to Ryan"We know that there was much competition to secure the services of such a prestigious figure in world rugby sevens," said Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi. Former Kenya 15s and Kenya sevens skipper Innocent "Namcos" Simiyu had been lined up as Tietjens' deputy.

Source: Stuff October 13, 2016 20:10 UTC