WARRIORS director of rugby Mike Ruddock has unveiled his new-look backroom team by confriming the arrival of Clive Griffiths from Doncaster Knights as his assistant and the news that Billy McGinty has signed a two-year extension to his contract.

New arrival Griffiths previously worked alongside Ruddock when they famously guided Wales to their first Grand Slam in 27 years in 2005. That partnership has now been reunited with his move to Sixways on an initial two-year deal with an option for an extension.

Coach McGinty has put pen to paper on an extension to his existing deal to form part of a re-vamped coaching team at Warriors.

"I'm delighted that Clive is joining the coaching team and Billy has committed himself to Warriors with a new deal," said Ruddock.

"Clive will be a very positive and driving influence upon the way that we intend to take things forward with the squad. He has a high level of experience and ability having previously coached with Swansea, Newport Gwent Dragons and Wales as well as his huge success in rugby league. He did a great job alongside me with Wales and I'm delighted to once again work together.

"Billy is a very impressive coach and there is no doubt he has contributed greatly to the success of the Warriors over the last few years. Billy will also be key to providing a personal player development programme for each individual at the club that links fully with the great work of the academy, A' team and senior side. He can drive that programme forward as well as providing his expertise at senior level."

The new backroom team also features Bob Stewart, who continues his role as director of sports medicine. Stewart, formerly the physiotherapist for the Scottish international team and Glasgow Warriors, brings plenty of experience to the position.

He was the official team physiotherapist for the 2005 British and Irish Lions tour and the Scotland physio for the IRB World Cup in 2003. Stewart will continue to work alongside club physios Ben MacDonald and Mike Lancaster.

Strength and conditioning co-ordinator Keir Hansen also moves into his second full season at Sixways. Hansen previously worked for five successful years with the New Zealand Warriors rugby league team.

Alongside Warriors conditioner Stuart Pickering, Hansen will be working with the new squad for pre-season training from mid-June. Analyst Mike Hall will continue to provide his expertise and Tony Boddy remains as team manager.