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Kevin Sinfield to Depart as England's Defence Coach

Felix Jones to Take Over Defence, Andrew Strawbridge Joins as Consultant

  • Kevin Sinfield, England’s defence coach, will depart Steve Borthwick’s coaching staff after this summer’s tour to New Zealand.
  • Sinfield will move to skills and kicking before his departure later this year.
  • Felix Jones, the former Ireland international and South Africa coach, will replace Sinfield as defence coach.
  • Andrew Strawbridge, the skills guru who helped the All Blacks to the silver medal at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, will join as a consultant for the first four weeks of this year’s championship, overseeing all areas.
  • Sinfield's departure and the reshuffling of the coaching staff come after England's third-place finish in the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
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