Quality: Lee Radford
NORTHAMPTON defence coach Lee Radford will be seconded to Scotland for this season’s international windows and then take on a permanent position within Gregor Townsend’s coaching setup in the summer of 2026.
The former rugby league player and coach, 46, has played a key role in shaping Saints’ defence – with Northampton winning the Premiership in 2024 and reaching the final of the Champions Cup last season.
“Radders has been an integral part of our coaching team over the past two seasons, and his impact on how we defend and h…