• November 22, 2024

Joe El-Abd: Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United an example for Steve Borthwick’s England re staff changes | Rugby Union News

New defence coach Joe El-Abd believes the success of Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United shows why England could benefit from the recent upheaval in Steve Borthwick’s backroom staff. El-Abd has taken over from Felix Jones after the Irishman who helped South Africa win the 2019 and 2023 World Cups unexpectedly handed in his resignation in…

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Joe El-Abd joins England men’s team as defence coach from Autumn Nations Series | Rugby Union News

England Rugby have appointed Joe El-Abd as the defence coach who joins Steve Borthwick’s coaching set-up for the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series.   After a playing career which saw him represent Bath Rugby, Bristol, and Toulon, El-Abd moved to Pro D2 outfit Oyonnax in 2012 initially as a player-coach before transitioning into full-time coaching two years…

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