Frank Endacott

Frank Endacott appointed Mate Ma'a Tonga coach

The announcement comes after the sudden and bitter sacking of Kristian Woolf, who had been at the helm for the past five years.

Endacott only agreed to come on board yesterday and admitted it has all happened very quickly.

"Obviously there has been politics and problems within the camp but they've been resolved or in the process of being resolved," he said.

"I was asked if I'd be available and I said yes I would - I think it's an exciting prospect to be honest."