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Rob Webber: Saracens recruit ex-England hooker to coaching staff

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Former England hooker Rob Webber is to join Saracens’ coaching staff.

Webber, 37, was head coach of Jersey Reds until the club went out of business last year and he has since been working in the United States as forwards coach at Major League Rugby outfit Chicago Hounds.

Later this summer he will take up a role as Sarries’ assistant forwards and transitions coach.

“I am delighted to be joining Saracens, a club I have admired for a long time,” said Webber. , external

“I would like to thank Chicago Hounds, who gave me a fantastic opportunity after the demise of Jersey Reds.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time in Chicago and the MLR but the opportunity to come back to the Premiership is one I could not turn down.”

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