Exeter Rugby Club Statement: Omar Mouneimne

Exeter Rugby Club can confirm that defence coach Omar Mouneimne has left the club by mutual consent with immediate effect.

“I would like to thank Omar for his hard work in helping us develop a new and transitional young group of players into a competitive Premiership squad,” Director of Rugby Rob Baxter said.

“However, I felt we needed to head in a new direction defensively and after some conversations between Omar and I, we agreed now was the right time for a change.

“I would like to thank Omar for all of his efforts not just as a coach but as a valued member of our club over the past two years. As a club, we wish Omar and his family all the very best for the future.”

Haydn Thomas will now take on the Defence Coach role after impressing with University of Exeter and England U20s. Thomas will also be involved with the England A coaching staff in their upcoming game against Australia A at the Twickenham Stoop.