FORMER Wallabies assistant coach Jim Williams is back for his second season as assistant first grade coach at Southern Districts Rugby Union Club.
Williams will work with head coach Matt Barr as the Rebels aim to go one better, after losing the 2014 grand final to Eastwood.
Williams was a former assistant coach to Wallaby mentor Robbie Deans.
Southern Districts general manager Craig Hawkings said off-season training was going well and the players were looking forward to the kick-off on Saturday, March 21, against Warringah at Pittwater Rugby Park.
"Things have been ticking along nicely," Hawkings said.
Tickets are selling fast for the Rebels' season launch at noon on Friday, March 20, at Forshaw Rugby Park, Sylvania Waters.
Former Australian Test fast bowler Rodney Hogg will be a guest speaker.
Details: 9522 5533.