Pau's All Black coach stays

 

Mannix, who had another year to run on his contract, extended his deal by two more years, according to Pau president Bernard Pontneau. 

 

The 43-year-old, who won his sole New Zealand cap against France in 1994, cut his coaching teeth with Racing-Metro (2007-2011) and Munster (2011-2014) before taking over Pau and ensuring they topped the second division ProD2.

 

As a sign of their Top 14 ambitions, Pau have siged up All Blacks Colin Slade and Conrad Smith, the latter joining up with the Pyrennean club after the World Cup.