Dean Richards is set to make a comeback to front-line coaching after agreeing a deal to become the new director of rugby at Norfolk-based London 2 Anglia outfit Wymondham.<\/p>\n
The former England<\/a> and Lions<\/a> No.8, who enjoyed a stellar playing career with Leicester<\/a> Tigers, had his last full-time job in coaching when he stood down as Newcastle<\/a> Falcons Director of Rugby in 2022 after a decade in charge.<\/p>\n Richards guided the Tigers to four consecutive Premiership titles between 1998 and 2002, two successive Heineken Cup Final victories in 2001 and 2002 and led Harlequins<\/a> and the Falcons to Championship titles.<\/p>\n He has helped out with coaching at Tynedale, but his new job is a million miles away from the glamour of the Gallagher PREM, with level six Wymondham fourth in London 2 Anglia, 16 points behind leaders Eton Manor.<\/p>\n They have 10 wins and six defeats from their 16 games this season, and lost 41-32 at Harlow last weekend. His first game in charge could be against the HAC (Honourable Artillery Company) this Saturday.<\/p>\n Norfolk, which is part of the Leicester Tigers academy region, has been a fertile breeding ground for the club, producing the likes of England stars Ben and Tom Youngs<\/a>, Freddie Steward<\/a>, and Jack van Poortvliet<\/p>\n