Neil Doak in, Sam Vesty and Simon Cross out at Worcester

Worcester Warriors have announced that Neil Doak will move to the Sixways club in the summer as Attack and Backs Coach on a two-year deal.

The 45-year-old Ulsterman will be the second new addition to the coaching team ahead of the 2018/19 campaign, following the news last month that Rory Duncan will arrive as Head Coach from the Cheetahs.

Doak was appointed as Head Coach of Ulster in October 2014 and enjoyed a 23-year association with the province.

Worcester Director of Rugby Alan Solomons added: “Neil played under me during my time at Ulster. He was an outstanding scrum-half with an excellent feel for the game.

“As I thought, he has developed into a first rate coach and he will add huge value to our attack and backline.”

Doak added: “There are some fantastic backs at Worcester and I can’t wait to link up with them and Alan Solomons.

“The club has huge potential and hopefully I can help be a part of taking the club up the Premiership table.”

Meanwhile, Worcester have confirmed that Backs Coach Sam Vesty and Breakdown Coach Simon Cross will be leaving the club at the end of the season.

Vesty said: “I have really loved my time at Worcester Warriors and I’ve enjoyed working with all the players and staff.

“I want to say a huge thank you to the club for giving me the opportunity when my playing career finished.

“There have been some highs and lows with lots of comings and goings but I have learnt a lot from these experiences and take away some very fond memories.

“I want to thank the fans for their support and wish all the players and backroom staff the very best for the future and I will always look forward to coming back to Sixways.”

Cross said: “I’ve enjoyed my time at Sixways and would like to place my thanks on record to everyone at the club. I wish Warriors the best of luck in the future.”