TONGAN Kati Tuipulotu has been named the new coach at New Brighton.
The popular, try scoring back-row man who has been at Hartsfield for many seasons is also planning to continue his playing career.
Another change shows George Probert as director of rugby as the Blues aim to put behind them several disappointing seasons.
Full training has resumed and as a result of good turn outs the club planning to run three teams during the new season.
Several former players have returned to the squad and it is also hoped there will be some fresh signings.
The Blues have warm up matches planned at Hoylake on August 14 and at home to Anselmians on August 21.
An away tie at Sandbach in the Cheshire Vase is set for August 28 and the new season in North West One League begins with a local derby away to newly-promoted Wirral on the first Saturday in September.
