England to appoint Joe El-Abd
Who is Joe El-Abd? England set to appoint Steve Borthwick’s former flatmate as new defence coach
England look to have secured a new defence coach with Joe El-Abd set to be appointed to Steve Borthwick ’s staff. Head coach Borthwick was left reeling by the decision of Felix Jones to depart his set-up in the wake of the tour of New Zealand, forcing the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to scramble to find a replacement.
Could Joe El-Abd be England's new defensive guru?
A seasoned rugby coach and former player, it's been rumoured that El-Abd was on Wales' radar at one point, but there are now strong suggestions he could be recruited by his old University of Bath flatmate, England head coach Steve Borthwick.
Joe El-Abd to replace Felix Jones as England defence coach
Abd, the head coach of French club Oyonnax, is expected to replace Felix Jones as England’s new defence coach, Telegraph Sport can reveal.
El-Abd close to deal to become England defence coach
Joe El-Abd is close to finalising a deal to become the new England defence coach. The former flanker, currently head coach of French side Oyonnax, is expected to be in place for the upcoming November internationals. El-Abd, 44, has been the favourite for the role following the shock resignation of Felix Jones last month.
England to appoint Joe El-Abd as new defence coach - source
England's men's team are set to turn to Joe El-Abd as their new defence coach, a source has confirmed to ESPN.
England to appoint Joe El-Abd as defence coach as replacement for Felix Jones
Steve Borthwick is expected to appoint Joe El-Abd as England ’s new defence coach following Felix Jones ’s shock resignation amid a summer of upheaval.
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