Ford takes over as Toulon coach

TOULON appointed Mike Ford as coach in place of the sacked Diego Dominguez, the Top 14 club’s owner Mourad Boudjellal said yesterday.

Ford, released by English Premiership side Bath in May, joined Toulon as backs coach in September when he vowed to take the misfiring giants to the next level.

Boudjellal said the decision to dispense with Dominguez had not been an easy one to take.

Dominguez was appointed only a few months ago to succeed Bernard Laporte, who guided Toulon to three European Cups and a French title in a five-year spell.

Former Italy international Dominguez leaves after four wins, three defeats and one draw with Toulon fourth in the Top 14. – AFP