John Bracewell attends a practice session in St George's, April 13, 2007. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Former New Zealand cricketer John Bracewell has replaced Phil Simmons as coach of Ireland and will be tasked with helping the associate team become a test-playing nation by 2019, Cricket Ireland said.
Bracewell, who coached New Zealand to the semi-finals of the 2007 World Cup and recently finished a second stint with English county Gloucester, has signed a contract until 2017.
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