Northampton appoint former England fly-half Paul Grayson as a consultant kicking coach ahead of new season
- Former England fly-half Paul Grayson will join Northampton in a coaching role
- The former Saints player will return to the club as a consultant kicking coach
- Director Chris Boyd believes Grayson can benefit the squad with his knowledge
Former Northampton and England fly-half Paul Grayson is to return to the Saints in a coaching capacity.
Northampton announced that Grayson, who amassed more than 2,700 points during his Saints playing career, will join the coaching team as a consultant kicking coach.
Grayson, 47, made 259 appearances for Northampton. He also won 32 England caps between 1995 and 2004.
Paul Grayson has been appointed a consultant kicking coach at Northampton
‘We are delighted to make this appointment,’ Northampton rugby director Chris Boyd said.
‘Tactical kicking, when to kick, how to kick, and of course converting points through penalties and conversions is an imperative part of the modern game. Paul’s extensive technical knowledge in this area will benefit the squad greatly.’
Grayson, a former Saints head coach, added: ‘This is a very exciting time to be rejoining the Saints set-up.
‘I have clear ideas of what I would like to contribute, and I cannot wait to get out on to the training ground and get started.’
The former England fly-half rejoins Northampton, where he played over 250 games as a player
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