Success in France keeps Joe on radar

NEALE HARVEY finds Oyonnax boss Joe El Abd hungry for another chance with England

Success: Joe El Abd helped coach England to a 51-43 win over the Barbarians in June. Marcus Smith goes over here
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France-based coach Joe El Abd is hoping for another crack with England after last month’s successful stint against the Barbarians.
El Abd, who has just taken up the rugby director’s role at Pro D2 outfit Oyonnax after helping steer Castres to the Top 14 title in 2018, answered a surprise call-up to England’s coaching team ahead of an entertaining 51-43 vi...

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