England are set to show to Joe El-Abd as their new defence coach, a supply has confirmed to ESPN.
El-Abd is head coach at Professional D2 aspect Oyonnax in France and the settlement to hitch Steve Borthwick’s backroom workers is topic to agreeing compensation and closing contract particulars.
The 44-year-old will step into the void left by Felix Jones, who handed in his discover in August. Jones has a 12-month discover interval with the RFU, and it stays to be seen if he sees that out.
The El-Abd appointment — somebody who has recognized Borthwick since their enjoying days within the West Nation — is one other piece within the jigsaw as Borthwick rebuilds his teaching staff.
Alex Walters, the pinnacle of energy and conditioning, introduced his departure to hitch Eire in August and information of Jones’ resignation got here quickly after.
England begin their autumn internationals schedule towards New Zealand on Nov. 2 earlier than matches towards Australia, South Africa and Japan.
