Mike Ford: Former Bath head coach appointed Toulon's backs coach

Mike Ford guided Bath to the Premiership final in 2015, where they were defeated by Saracens

Former Bath head coach Mike Ford has been appointed backs coach at French side Toulon.

The 50-year-old left the Recreation Ground at the end of last season after a disappointing ninth-place finish in the Premiership.

Ford, who has also served on the coaching staff for England, will work alongside head coach Diego Dominguez at the three-time European champions.

"Toulon is the greatest club in Europe, it is an honour for me," said Ford.