“He was an outstanding league player and he’s a talented, hard-working young coach who is developing.'
Former Hull FC head coach Brett Hodgson. Image: PA ENGLAND HAVE APPOINTED former Hull FC boss Brett Hodgson as the successor to Anthony Seibold as defence coach.
Jones said: “I’ve known Brett for a few years now. He first visited us in Bristol in 2018 and I’ve been to Hull on a few occasions. Hodgson has joined up with the wider staff at Pennyhill Park, Bagshot, where England are preparing for Saturday’s game against Japan at Twickenham and will shadow Seibold in the upcoming weeks.
Hodgson, who was sacked after two disappointing seasons in charge of Hull, said: “I’m really excited about the opportunity to join with England, especially in a Rugby World Cup year.exclusive analysis Get Murray Kinsella's exclusive analysis and member-only episodes of The42 Rugby Weekly“I’m really looking forward to working with the staff and this group of players. There is some real talent here and it’s something I feel I can make a contribution to in helping this team succeed.
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