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Long-time U85s coach Brad Healy will head-up a new look Patumahoe Premier coaching staff for the 2022 McNamara Cup.

Healy, who has been the head coach of the dominant team since the Counties Manukau Rugby U85kg competition began, replaces Reon Graham as head coach of the 2021 beaten semi-finalists.

Graham was announced as the new Steelers coach and Director of Rugby for 2022 and beyond.

Healy will be joined by Kaino Kaino, who served as assistant coach to Graham this year, and veteran hooker Joe Royal who will take on a player-coach role.

“It means a huge amount to me and my family,” Healy told Counties Sports Hub.

“Rugby and Patumahoe is right through our little family and I can’t wait to get stuck into it with my assistant coaches and players.”