Vern Cotter has resigned as Fiji head coach seven months earlier than the World Cup.
The 61-year-old New Zealander, who took cost in January 2020, stop for private causes.
“I am disenchanted to be leaving right now,” stated Cotter, who led Scotland to the World Cup quarter-finals in 2015.
“The group has made some important enhancements over the previous couple of years each on and off the sphere.”
Cotter is the fourth worldwide head coach to depart his function prior to now two months, following the departures of Wayne Pivac (Wales), Eddie Jones (England) and Dave Rennie (Australia).
“I wish to take this chance to thank the gamers and coaches I’ve labored with throughout my time with the group,” stated Cotter.
“I consider we constructed an amazing tradition which was testomony to some good folks working arduous and having fun with one another’s firm.
“I want the group all the perfect for the upcoming Rugby World Cup later this 12 months.”
The Fijian Rugby Union stated it has “begun the method to recruit a brand new Flying Fijians coach”.
The World Cup in France begins on 8 September.
