Bemand named England women's coach
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Scott Bemand has been appointed lead coach of the World Cup-winning England women's team with Matt Ferguson picked as his assistant.
The pair will start their new roles on 28 May and report to
Simon Middleton,
the head coach of the XVs and Sevens.
Former England scrum-half Bemand, 36, turned out for for Bath, Harlequins and Leicester during his playing career.
"This is a really exciting opportunity to work with the reigning world champions," Bemand said.
"With the sevens in the Olympics in 2016 and England set to defend their World Cup crown in 2017, …
The pair will start their new roles on 28 May and report to
Simon Middleton,
the head coach of the XVs and Sevens.
Former England scrum-half Bemand, 36, turned out for for Bath, Harlequins and Leicester during his playing career.
"This is a really exciting opportunity to work with the reigning world champions," Bemand said.
"With the sevens in the Olympics in 2016 and England set to defend their World Cup crown in 2017, …
