Johnson Appointment A Coup For SRU

The recent appointment of Ospreys head coach Scott Johnson by the SRU is a significant move in a number of ways.

Firstly, Johnson is a high calibre coach.  Having coached within the Welsh national setup, been the head coach of the US national team and been an assistant coach with his native Australia, Johnson has led a successful spell at the Ospreys since April 2009.

Secondly, it is a strong signal by the SRU of their will to progress and support head coach Andy Robinson following the renewal of his contract after the World Cup.  Robinson will no doubt have played a large part in the apppointment emphasising the mutual respect the Union and he has.

Scott Johnson to join Scotland at the end of the season

Make no mistake, the signing of Johnson is a little bit of a coup for the SRU.  His skills are universally recognised and I'm sure there would have been other suitors willing to pay for his services.  Johnson's first involvement with Scotland will come during the summer tour following the conclusion of the season.

The real effects of his work won't really be seen until the Autumn Internationals in 2012, and I for one am looking forward to seeing the impact ofanother high quality coach is to the Scottish team.