Northampton Saints have promoted from within to replace team boss Chris Boyd, who returns home to New Zealand this summer.
Coaching duo Phil Dowson and Sam Vesty will move into senior management roles at the end of the season.
Dowson, who spent six years playing for Saints before becoming forwards coach, is to be appointed Director of Rugby.
Vesty, who joined at the start of Boyd’s tenure to run Saints’ attack and like Dowson is a former England international, will become Head Coach.
Boyd said: “Phil and Sam are very talented coaches and thoroughly deserve their forthcoming appointments.
“Over the last three years, they have proved they have what it takes to lead a successful rugby club at this level; I have no doubt they are ready to make the step up.”
Boyd added: “I have absolutely loved my time in Northampton, but it’s time to return home.
“The pull of family is too great to stay in Northampton beyond the end of this season. And while the thought of being closer to our children and grandchildren is hugely exciting, it is with heavy hearts that we leave the Club.
“Although I’ll be sad to leave, my job this season is far from finished. I can promise our supporters that we are all more determined than ever to help the Club achieve its potential for the remainder of the season.”
