Richard Wigglesworth has been put in as Steve Borthwick’s No 2 in
England’s finalised teaching group for the upcoming Autumn Internationals.
Wigglesworth’s duties overseeing the assault have been widened to incorporate serving to devise the general gameplan for the fixtures in opposition to New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Japan.
Felix Jones will proceed to work remotely subsequent month after unexpectedly resigning from his put up as defence coach in August.
Jones is contracted to work a 12-month discover interval and particulars over his future are more likely to be offered on Wednesday when Borthwick names his squad for the autumn.
Joe El-Abd, the Oyonnax director of rugby, has taken cost of the defence whereas persevering with his work with the French membership till the top of the season.
“Richard’s deep knowledge of the game and his excellent tactical understanding means he has become a key figure in our coaching team,” Borthwick mentioned.
“He shares our emotional commitment to English rugby and I am certain he will play a crucial role in driving the standards of this England team.”
Wigglesworth now has the title of senior assistant coach, with El-Abd, Tom Harrison, Kevin Sinfield and Andrew Strawbridge finishing Borthwick’s backroom workers forward of the opener in opposition to the All Blacks on November 2.
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