Overview
- Gold replaces David Kidwell on Eddie Jones’s coaching team after Kidwell departed following a stint with Leicester Tigers.
- He will join Japan’s pre-tournament training camp before the Brave Blossoms’ Pacific Nations Cup opener in Sendai on August 23.
- The Pacific Nations Cup will award three remaining qualification spots for Rugby World Cup 2027 alongside Fiji and Japan.
- Gold led the USA Eagles to back-to-back Americas Rugby Championship titles and their highest world ranking of 12th during his five-year tenure.
- His résumé spans Springbok defence consultancy, senior coaching with the Bulls under Jake White, and club roles at Bath and Worcester Warriors.