Super 14
McKenzie takes Queensland helm
Scrum.com
October 9, 2009
Stade Francais coach Ewen McKenzie pictured during a training session, Paris, France, September 22, 2008
Ewen McKenzie takes control of the Reds for the next three Super 14 seasons © Getty Images
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The Queensland Rugby Union have opted for former NSW Waratahs and Stade Francais coach Ewen McKenzie to lead the Reds for the next three Super 14 seasons.

McKenzie was preferred to a return for ex-Reds man John Connolly, who has also coached the Wallabies. The Reds position has been vacant since Phil Mooney was sacked earlier this year.

It has been a whirlwind few months for McKenzie, who was axed by Top 14 giants Stade in September following a catastrophic start to the season.

The Reds have invested in the man who guided the Waratahs to the 2008 Super 14 final however and he will need to be at the top of his game to revive their flagging fortunes.

With talismanic centre Berrick Barnes on his way to the Waratahs, he has a young side to mould. Wallabies Will Genia and Quade Cooper will be vital, as will the leadership of towering lock James Horwill.

"Ewen has a proven track record as a head coach and as someone who can deliver a quality rugby program. He also gets results," QRU chairman Rod McCall told The Australian. "We were fortunate that such a high quality candidate was available and can start preparing for 2010 straight away."

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