He replaces Denis Leamy.
Sean O'Brien will become Leinster's new contact skills coach, following the departure of Denis Leamy.
O'Brien will return to the province having brought an end to his playing career at London Irish in recent weeks.
Leamy is leaving the eastern province to return to Munster.
He'll fulfill the role of defence coach as part of Graham Rowntree's coaching ticket.

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