Krisnan Inu has returned to Salford Red Devils and will become the club’s new assistant coach.
The 35-year-old will assist Paul Rowley alongside Kurt Haggerty having retired from the game recently.
Inu made 53 appearances for the Red Devils during his three-year stint at the AJ Bell Stadium, scoring 24 tries and kicking 195 goals as he helped the club reach the 2019 Super League Grand Final and 2020 Challenge Cup final.
Speaking after returning Salford, Inu said: “I’m excited to be coming home and joining the staff in a role I wasn’t expecting to come into.
“I’m grateful and proud to be helping the team reach their goals and get them to where they deserve to be – and that’s in the top six. I can’t wait for the challenges ahead and I’m looking forward to what the next few seasons bring.”
“Kris has had a fantastic playing career and made a positive impact at each club he’s represented – one of those, of course, being Salford.
“With that in mind, I not only welcome an intelligent and experienced rugby guy, but more importantly a trusted friend who I am looking forward to helping him on the next phase of his rugby journey.”
Director of Rugby and Operations, Ian Blease also said: “We’re delighted to welcome Krisnan back to the Club in his first off-the-field venture as Assistant Coach. He has a big personality, is a positive human and will be a strong influence around the group and club.
“He was a superb player for us and the fact he represented Salford in the 2019 Super League Grand Final and 2020 Challenge Cup final means he has copious amounts of valuable experience he can bring to the squad – including five years in the NRL.”
“I’m look forward to seeing how he can develop and add the already blossoming dynamic Paul Rowley’s team have created behind the scenes.”