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.
El-Abd close to deal to become England defence coach
While El-Abd is expected to be in place for England's training camp at the end of October, as it stands Jones will also remain part of the coaching team, for the short term at lea
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 to succeed Jones in England set-up - reports
The current head coach of French Top 14 side Oyonnax is expected to be in place before the upcoming November internationals.
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.
Source: El-Abd to become England defence coach
England's men's team are set to turn to Joe El-Abd as their new defence coach, a source has confirmed to ESPN.
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Telegraph Sport revealed on Monday that Paul Gustard, currently the Stade Français defence coach, and Joe El-Abd, the head coach of Oyonnax, were on Borthwick’s final shortlist to replace Felix ...