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Anthony Allen is moving from Leicester Tigers coaching staff to join Championship outfit Coventry as defence coach.

Allen made more than 200 Premiership appearances for Tigers but has been forging a promising coaching career since being forced into retirement through injury.

As academy head coach, Allen has guided Tigers to back-to-back Premiership U18 titles and was part of the England U20 coaching team last year when the side reached the final of the World Championship before losing to France.

Allen, who has been part of Geordan Murphy's coaching team this season, said: " I am really looking forward to joining Coventry and the challenge of coaching in the Championship.

“It is an exciting time to be joining the club and it is a great opportunity to play a part in the club’s ambitious plans."

Coventry director of rugby Rowland Winter added: “Anthony was a highly respected player and has been proving himself as a coach at Welford Road over the past few years.

"He will focus on defence, but will work alongside Nick Walshe and Louis Deacon to strengthen all areas. We’re delighted to have someone with his experience and knowledge joining us.”