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French Rugby
Tom Smith takes up Lyon role
ESPN Staff
May 29, 2012
Tom Smith will coach Lyon's forwards
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Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions prop Tom Smith has been named forwards coach of French club Lyon. The 40-year-old will join the Pro D2 side, which was relegated from Top 14 this season, from Edinburgh, where he has been forwards coach. Smith will link up internationals such as Sebastien Chabal, Lionel Nallet and Huw Bennett as Xavier Sadourny's side target a quick return to the Top 14. © ESPN EMEA Ltd
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