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Northampton confirm the reasons for Boyd exit and Dowson promotion
By PA
Phil Dowson will be promoted from his role as Northampton forwards coach to director of rugby when Chris Boyd leaves at the end of the season, the club have confirmed. Boyd is to return to his native New Zealand but will become an advisor to Saints in a remote role that will also include some visits to the east midlands.
Completing the reshuffle to the management at Franklin’s Gardens is Sam Vesty’s elevation to head coach, having been responsible for the attack. “I have absolutely loved my time in Northampton, but it’s time to return home,” Boyd said.
“Since our arrival in 2018, Linda and I have fallen in love with the club, the supporters and the county. Saints will always have a special place in our hearts. But the pull of family is too great to stay in Northampton beyond the end of this season.
“And while the thought of being closer to our children and grandchildren is hugely exciting, it is with heavy hearts that we leave the club. Phil and Sam are very talented coaches and thoroughly deserve their forthcoming appointments.
“Over the last three years, they have proved they have what it takes to lead a successful rugby club at this level. I have no doubt they are ready to make the step up.”
Boyd arrived at Northampton ahead of the 2018-19 season and has steered the club into a Gallagher Premiership semi-final and a Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final.
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ALB has had many a start in big matches for ABs and has never put his stamp on the game Tupaea got the start in 22 against Ireland before injured and he struggled a tad too neither had outstanding SR seasons one thing Jordie an Reiko ain’t leaking breaks and tries at all in multiple big games
Go to commentsI’ll see how Aus go against Scotland and Ireland!
They have beaten the worst Welsh side ever and pipped England in OT
They do look attractive to watch I admit but got smashed by the Welsh scrum last week
Look at the areas of focus for Razor and Ryan
Huge player development in the ABs and ABs XV
One might argue that the only scrum more dominant is the Boks? And that wasn’t clear in SA until the bomb squad came on
The bench has been somewhat rectified since then
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