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Former All Blacks hooker Mark Hammett has been named Wellington Hurricanes coach for next year's Super rugby season, the New Zealand Rugby Union said.
The 37-year-old Hammett, who has signed a two-year contract with the Hurricanes, is currently assistant coach at the Canterbury Crusaders.
Hurricanes coach Colin Cooper said last year he would step down at the end of this season's Super 14.
"This is a great opportunity, and I am looking forward to stepping up to the responsibility of being head coach," Hammett said in a statement.
"The Hurricanes have a strong and proud team and I'm looking forward to being part of building on the great work already achieved."
Former All Blacks centre Alama Ieremia, who is a technical adviser with the Hurricanes, has been named as Hammett's assistant.
The Hurricanes play South Africa's Lions in Wellington later today.
-Reuters
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