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Steve Borthwick ‘disappointed and surprised’ by coaching departures as he sets out plan for future

The England head coach is still hoping to bring in Phil Morrow from Saracens to replace Aled Walters as head of strength and conditioning after an initial attempt was blocked by Premiership clubs

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick insists England coaching changes have been ‘pretty seamless’

Joe El-Abd has taken over the defence while performing his director of rugby duties with Oyonnax until the end of the season.

The Independent UK

England’s coaching merry-go-round spins again with Richard Wigglesworth promotion

Wigglesworth will become Steve Borthwick’s No 2 as senior assistant coach to continue the slew of job changes ahead of the autumn internationals

The Independent UK

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Richard Wigglesworth promoted as England confirm coaching team for autumn tests

Steve Borthwick forced into backroom reshuffle after the departures of Felix Jones and Aled Walters

Evening Standard

Richard Wigglesworth named Steve Borthwick’s number two ahead of autumn series

Wigglesworth’s duties overseeing the attack have been widened.

The Independent UK

England’s new blueprint for defence under El-Abd will build on Jones’ legacy

The coach will ditch ‘blitz’ from terminology used in camp and want all of Steve Borthwick’s England backroom staff ‘on the same page’

The Guardian - UK

New England defence coach Joe El-Abd opens up on friendship with Steve Borthwick and rugby philosophy

El-Abd has answered close friend Steve Borthwick’s SOS to take charge of England’s defence after forging an impressive coaching career in France

The Independent UK

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Joe El-Abd sees Ferguson-era Man Utd as example for England after staff upheaval

El-Abd has taken over from Felix Jones after the Irishman who helped South Africa win the 2019 and 2023 World Cups unexpectedly resigned in August.

The Independent UK

Joe El-Abd dismisses England coaching concerns with Manchester United comparison under Sir Alex Ferguson

Defence coach insists coaching “cohesion” under Steve Borthwick is most important factor

Evening Standard

Kevin Sinfield to continue with England coaching role after agreeing new terms

The Rugby League great had been due to step down after the recent tour to Japan and New Zealand.

The Independent UK

England clarify Kevin Sinfield’s future as new coaching role revealed

The rugby league legend had announced an intention to step away from Steve Borthwick’s staff this summer

The Independent UK

Joe El-Abd named new England defence coach

The former Bristol flanker will replace Felix Jones in Steve Borthwick’s backroom team.

The Independent UK

Who is Joe El-Abd? England appoint Steve Borthwick’s former flatmate as new defence coach

El-Abd appears set to replace Felix Jones after the Irishman’s shock resignation from Borthwick’s staff

The Independent UK

England set to appoint El-Abd as defence coach after Jones’s resignation

The RFU are close to agreeing terms for the Oyonnax head coach and the 44-old-year will begin his new role in the November Tests if a deal is signed

The Guardian - UK

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The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick homes in on new England defence coach

Steve Borthwick is close to appointing a new England defence coach, with three candidates in contention

The Independent UK

Henry Slade ‘working doubly hard’ to return for England before autumn opener

Slade sustained a labral tear to his right shoulder during a Six Nations defeat by Scotland.

The Guardian - UK

Henry Slade urges England to keep blitz defence of departing coach Felix Jones

Henry Slade has said he is disappointed to see England lose defence coach Felix Jones as he targets early return from shoulder surgery

The Independent UK

RFU give strong backing to Steve Borthwick after ‘out of the blue’ coaching departures

Borthwick has been handed significant power in the Professional Game Partnership but has lost key lieutenants Felix Jones and Aled Walters in recent weeks

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The Guardian - UK

Senior England players left in shock after coach Felix Jones’ resignation

Senior England players have spoken of their shock and disappointment after Felix Jones followed Aled Walters in quitting the national setup

The Independent UK

England squad shocked after resignations of key coaching duo

Defence coach Felix Jones and head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters are moving on for pastures new.

The Guardian - UK

Shaun Edwards is the man to fill England’s coaching void after Felix Jones’ exit

Steve Borthwick’s team is in chaos and the RFU should prioritise recruiting the rugby league legend whatever the cost

The Independent UK

England defence coach Felix Jones hands in resignation

News of his surprise departure comes in the wake of influential head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters defecting to Ireland.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick facing shock blow with key England coach Felix Jones set to leave staff

The defence coach is the third key lieutenant to leave Borthwick’s staff this summer with the new rugby season now just a month away

The Guardian - UK

Felix Jones determined England defence will keep blitzing All Blacks

Felix Jones, the Irish coach in charge of England’s defensive structure, is wary of the All Blacks’ skills but saw progress despite the first Test defeat

Evening Standard

Andrew Strawbridge joins England on permanent basis

The former All Blacks assistant has turned a temporary role into a full-time position

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