TWO familiar faces will make up the new coaching team at Launceston Rugby Club, it has been announced.

Cliff 'Spike' Rainford will take over as the club's new head coach and will be responsible for all aspects of rugby coaching and management for the first and second teams.

He will also be available to give advice to the Castles squad.

The club has also confirmed that Tom Rawlings will work alongside Spike as assistant coach. Tom will retain his role as first team captain.

General administration duties associated with the first team will be managed by Jim O'Hara.

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