Dave Ellis added to Blues' Super set up
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Blues coach Tana Umaga has completed his Super Rugby coaching line-up with the appointment of Dave Ellis as skills coach at the Auckland-based side.
Ellis returns to New Zealand after three years of skills coaching and player development at Irish club Connacht, which won the Guinness Pro12 title for the first time last season.
Ellis, who specialises in skills development, has worked with the Black Ferns, the US, the Rugby Academy in South Africa, Hong Kong Rugby, and several clubs in Argentina.
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He completes the Blues coaching group led by Umaga, who will take charge of attack, Alastair Rogers (defence), Steve Jackson (forwards), Kylie Wilson (mental skills) and Jason Price (strength & conditioning).
