Before Shaun Edwards, there was David Ellis. Like Edwards, Ellis played rugby league. But like Edwards, he coaches union, specifically def...
Before Shaun Edwards, there was David Ellis.
Like Edwards, Ellis played rugby league.
But like Edwards, he coaches union, specifically defence.
And for more than a decade, Yorkshireman Ellis held the job that Edwards has now; defence coach for the French national team.
During his time in the French set-up, Ellis was part of five Six Nations wins, three Grand Slams, and runs to the World Cup semi-finals in 2003 and 2007 before reaching the final in 2011.
He has also held positions at Racing, Bordeaux, Castres, Brive and Lyon, and most recently spent time with Toulouse in preparation for their Champions Cup quarter-final win over Ulster in September.
England's Six Nations defence looks a lost cause after defeats by Scotland and Wales in the first three games. By contrast, France have it all to play for, riding high on confidence and victories over Italy and Ireland.
But Ellis says England can flip the formbook and knock the strut out of France's young, exciting team on Saturday at Twickenham. Here's how. - from source bbc.com
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