Richard Wigglesworth has been promoted to go coach Steve Borthwick’s quantity two within the newest change to England’s teaching set-up.
Former England scrum-half Wigglesworth, 41, stays in control of the staff’s assault, however now will collaborate with Borthwick on England’s total gameplan and managing the remainder of the teaching group.
“Richard’s deep data of the sport and his wonderful tactical understanding means he has turn out to be a key determine in our teaching staff,” mentioned Borthwick.
“He shares our emotional dedication to English rugby, and I’m sure he’ll play a vital function in driving the requirements of this England staff.”
Wigglesworth mentioned: “That is an thrilling time for England rugby. Steve has created a training surroundings based mostly on collaboration and laborious work, and we’re continuously evolving and rising and striving for achievement.”
Wigglesworth, who performed 33 occasions for England, was introduced into the England camp by Borthwick after the pair labored collectively when Leicester Tigers received the Premiership in 2022.
England employed Oyonnax’s Joe El-Abd as defence coach in September after Felix Jones resigned from the publish after seven months.
Kevin Sinfield, who was set to depart earlier this 12 months, has agreed to stay on lowered hours in a job overseeing abilities, kicking and the mentoring of gamers.
Irishman Jones is working remotely to supply tactical evaluation whereas being held to his 12-month discover interval.
England tackle New Zealand on 2 November earlier than persevering with their autumn marketing campaign towards Australia, South Africa and Japan.
England’s teaching employees:
Steve Borthwick – head coach
Richard Wigglesworth – senior assistant coach (assault)
Joe El-Abd – assistant coach (defence)
Tom Harrison – assistant coach (scrum)
Kevin Sinfield – assistant coach (abilities & kicking)
Andrew Strawbridge – assistant coach & teaching advisor