While El-Abd is expected to be in place for England's training camp at the end of October, as it stands Jones will also remain part of the coaching team, for the short term at lea

Abd, the head coach of French club Oyonnax, is expected to replace Felix Jones as England’s new defence coach, Telegraph Sport can reveal.

The current head coach of French Top 14 side Oyonnax is expected to be in place before the upcoming November internationals.

England's men's team are set to turn to Joe El-Abd as their new defence coach, a source has confirmed to ESPN.

Steve Borthwick is expected to appoint Joe El-Abd as England ’s new defence coach following Felix Jones ’s shock resignation amid a summer of upheaval.