Mike Ford takes Germany reins

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Former British and Irish Lions defence coach Mike Ford has taken over the reins of Germany for their World Cup repechage campaign in November.

Ford, who worked as a defence coach with England and the British and Irish Lions before taking up head coach roles with Bath and Toulon, will oversee Germany for their games against Hong Kong, Canada and Kenya.

“I am delighted that I now have the opportunity to develop such an ambitious team as Germany, and possibly even lead them to a World Cup for the first time,” Ford told Sky Sports.