Rodney Howe has been named Head of strengh and conditioning until 2019.

Howe, 43, former Austalian player, knows really well the club to have served in the same function during seasons 2007 to 2009.

He was currently HSC at Béziers in the french rugby union second division.

“Rodney's come back to Gilbert Brutus is a very good news for the coaching staff but also for all the club.

Rodney has a rich past as a player and HSC and he will communicate to our players his rigor and professionalism.

His experience and his recent past in Rugby Union have also allowed him to complete his knowledge.” said Christophe Jouffret, CEO of the Catalans Dragons.