Rugby-Cockerill appointed Georgia head coach

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - England Captain's Run - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - March 10, 2023 England forwards coach Richard Cockerill during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo

(Reuters) - Former England assistant coach Richard Cockerill has been appointed head coach of the Georgia national team, the country's rugby union announced on Thursday.

Georgia had a disappointing Rugby World Cup last year, finishing bottom of their pool, which led to the departure of head coach Levan Maisashvili, and Cockerill will oversee their upcoming European Championship campaign.