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Richard Cockerill will leave as England forwards coach after the Six Nations to join French club Montpellier.
Saracens forwards coach Ian Peel is expected to replace the 52-year-old.
Cockerill was the only remaining assistant coach from Eddie Jones’ reign after Steve Borthwick succeeded the Australian as head coach in December.
The former England hooker joined the staff in September 2021 and said it was “an honour” to have played for and coached his country.
Cockerill earned 27 England caps in his playing career and was briefly interim head coach following Jones’ sacking.
After five wins from 12 Tests in 2022, Borthwick is attempting to rebuild the side before the World Cup that begins in France in September.
That process began with a narrow defeat by a tenacious Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday – after which Borthwick acknowledged failings in England’s set-piece.
Former Newcastle forward Peel is expected to join after the Six Nations, having previously served as head coach of England Under-20s.
Cockerill was previously head coach of French side Toulon and said he “always had aspirations to return” to work in the Top14, adding: “This opportunity presented itself some time ago.
“It is disappointing not to work with Steve and the wider team beyond the Six Nations. I had hoped to be able to stay for the Rugby World Cup, but the timings weren’t meant to be.
“I will continue to be fully focused on England and this Six Nations campaign, working with this group of players as they begin a new journey together.
“It’s exciting to see what change has happened so far in such a short period of time.”
Borthwick described Cockerill as “an excellent coach” and added: “It was a difficult decision for him to leave and he has our support.”
