Monday, November 8, 2010

France's defence coach tempted by England

Grand Slam champions France's defence coach Dave Ellis says that he would be interested in working for England - but only after the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Martin Johnson's back room staff have come under immense pressure after England failed to win the Six Nations again and slipped from second place to third.
Englishman Ellis has now returned to his day job at London Irish after helping France win their third Grand Slam of the decade.
Ellis who is orginally from Yorkshire and with a background in Rugby League he has been involved with France since 2000 when he was 'hired’ by former France coach Bernard Laporte.
In his time with France he has helped France reach the semi-finals of the World Cup in 2003 and 2007.
Having reached the Semis twice now Ellis wants to reach the final in 2011 and then admits that working with England could be tempting.

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