Former England rugby head coach to work with Somerset school

Wellington School has welcomed former England men's rugby team head coach Brian Ashton.

Brian, who led England to the 2007 World Cup final and was instrumental in the team's 2003 success, visited the school recently.

His experience spans coaching in New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and America, as well as working in Premier League football and more recently with the England women's set-up.

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Brian Ashton visits Wellington School  (Image: Wellington School) Brian has also been a mentor to the school's head, Alex Battison, for the past 12 years in coaching and leadership development.

He is set to work with coaches across all sports at the school, aiming to further develop their skills and provide them with unique opportunities and connections in the sporting world.