NIGEL Redman has been axed from his role as assistant head coach with Worcester Warriors.
The former England second row was forwards coach under recently-sacked head coach Richard Hill and his position looked increasingly untenable when Dean Ryan was appointed as director of rugby.
Redman, who had two years left on his contract, spent just one season at Sixways, but Ryan is in the process of appointing his own coaching team and there is no place for the ex-British Lion.
Redman said: “Dean has been open and honest with me since his arrival and wants to work with people he knows.
“I understand that decision and wish the club the very best for the future as I look forward to my next challenge in rugby.
“I’ve enjoyed my time at Warriors and thank all the players and staff for their hard work. I believe the clubs forwards have developed over the last 12 months and are now playing a more dynamic brand of rugby and scoring more tries.
A former academy manager at Worcester, Redman re-joined the coaching team at Warriors in May 2012 for a second spell at Sixways, but it turned out to be a short-lived stay.
Bill Bolsover, Warriors’ rugby committee chairman, said: “Nigel is an experienced and dedicated coach who has worked tirelessly throughout his time at Sixways to develop the forwards.
“However, under the guidance of our new director of rugby, we are now looking to appoint a new-look coaching team.
“I would like to place on record our sincere gratitude to Nigel for all his efforts and wish him well for the future.”
