Richard Cockerill replaces Mike Ford as Toulon head coach

• Ford failed to make impact at Toulon having taken over in October• Cockerill back in work having been sacked by Leicester at start of yearMike Ford has left his post as Toulon head coach by mutual agreement, with Richard Cockerill taking charge of the first team, the French side have announced.Ford took over at Toulon in October but failed to make an impact. Cockerill, who was sacked as director of rugby by Leicester in January, will be assisted by Marc Dal Maso, and Matt Giteau has agreed to coach the backs while continuing in his playing role. Continue reading...