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Ospreys part ways with head coach Toby Booth

Ospreys Head Coach, Toby Booth looks on prior to the Heineken Champions Cup Pool B match between Ospreys and Leicester Tigers at Swansea.com Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Swansea, Wales. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Toby Booth has left his role as head coach of the Ospreys with immediate effect.

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The decision comes off the back of a heavy 59-15 loss to Montpellier in the Challenge Cup, leaving the side fifth in Pool 2 after two matches.

Booth was set to leave the region at the end of the season, but his departure has been brought forward, with Mark Jones assuming the role of head coach.

The former London Irish boss spent four-and-a-half seasons with the Ospreys, reaching the United Rugby Championship play-offs last season where they crashed out in the quarter-finals to Munster.

He leaves the club languishing in 14th place in the URC with only two wins from seven.

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An Ospreys statement reads: “Ospreys Rugby can confirm that Toby Booth has departed from his role as Head Coach with immediate effect.

“Toby joined the Ospreys as Head Coach in 2020. During his tenure, he led the team to significant achievements, including winning the URC Welsh Shield in both the 2021/22 and 2023/24 seasons. He also guided the Ospreys to the EPCR Challenge Cup Quarter-Finals and the URC Play-offs in the 2023/24 season.

“Ospreys would like to thank Toby for his commitment and contributions to the club during his time in charge and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

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“Mark Jones will assume the role of head coach with immediate effect, supported by the current coaching staff and management.”

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RedWarrior 22 minutes ago
Many England fans echoing the same gripe following Six Nations loss

The English defense was excellent in the first half. This is considering Ireland's attack has improved significantly since the Autumn with former Leinster attack coach Goodman. Ireland were beaten by NZ in the Autumn, are behind SA and arguably behind France so de facto 4th in order (rankings take time to catch up) As Eddie Jones said Ireland are still in that elite group so England's domination in the first half is noteworthy.

I believe they have spent the time since the Autumn largely on defence. On broken play they were relying on Smiths instint along with some jiggery pokery. For Smiths early line break a Twindaloo blocked Baird which left the gap for smith. It looked like he did Aki, but Baird was a little late arriving and clever play by Tom Curry allowed the gap for Smith. Earls line break was Smith spotting Baird coming out and beating him with a beautiful pass to Earl.

We saw the rehearsed plays for a couple of Ireland's tries. The Aki try was just identifying that England tended to hide Smith on the wing creating a vulnerability which Ireland exploited with one of Akis great finishes.

Although Ireland were relaxing at the end the two English tries were good enough quality and we may see more of it next week (Scotland will also have taken note).

Although on the easier side of the draw Borthwick almost took England to a RWC final.

But in common with the top4 you need to have firepower to get those tries in big games. Can Borthwick manage that? I don't think so.

Next week even if England have a great first half again, you would be looking at France converting 3 of those Irish chances and pushing on after the break.

Can Borthwick develop a plan to beat France in the next few years. If the answer is no England need to find someone who can.

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