Former Auckland and New Zealand Under-20 rugby coach Mark Anscombe is taking charge of the Canadian national team.
The 59-year-old guided the junior side to a fourth successive title at the Junior World Champs in Italy, having previously been an assistant from 2008 to 2010.
Anscombe went on to coach Ulster in 2012, before moving on to coach Belfast. He also had a three-year spell in charge of Auckland.
"We're very excited to have Mark joining our coaching staff as we look to continue developing our Men's program towards qualification for the 2019 RWC in Japan," said Rugby Canada's General Manager Jim Dixon.
"Importantly, we feel Mark's coaching style, playing philosophy and understanding of the environments our internationally based players compete in is a great fit for this program."
Canada is scheduled to face Japan, Russia and Italy during their annual June International Series.
"It's an exciting time for Canadian Rugby. There's some work to be done, but the foundation is in place and I look forward to moving to Canada and working with all of the players and staff," said Anscombe.
"Qualifying for the 2019 Rugby World Cup is in my bigger picture and hugely important for Canadian Rugby, but the key for any team, especially at this level, is developing depth and that’s going to be a big focus of mine moving forward."
Qualification games for the next Rugby World Cup will start in 2017.
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