FORMER Gloucester winger Mark Nicholson is the new coach of Painswick RFC.

He joins up with the club after they were relegated to Gloucester Three.

Head of physical education at Marling School, Nicholson spent four years at Kingsholm in the 1990s.

Nicholson cut his rugby teeth with Exeter in 1989 before playing for Gloucester and Stroud.

A tweet from @Painswick RFC said:“Very pleased to introduce ex-Gloucester winger Mark Nicholson as our new coach. Really looking forward to next season! #rebuilding #TheWick.”