Chris Whitehead returns to rugby as a coach
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Former Exeter Chiefs hooker Chris Whitehead is back in rugby as coach of Western Counties West side Kingsbridge.
Whitehead, 28, was forced to retire from professional rugby at the end of last season due to injury.
Since then he has been working in the technology recruitment business for a firm based in Exeter.
Kingsbridge lost coach Chris Massey during the close season for personal reasons and were keen to find a replacement.
Whitehead, who has a level two coaching qualification, more than fits the bill.
“For Kingsbridge to recruit someone with his experience at such a high level is a mas…
Whitehead, 28, was forced to retire from professional rugby at the end of last season due to injury.
Since then he has been working in the technology recruitment business for a firm based in Exeter.
Kingsbridge lost coach Chris Massey during the close season for personal reasons and were keen to find a replacement.
Whitehead, who has a level two coaching qualification, more than fits the bill.
“For Kingsbridge to recruit someone with his experience at such a high level is a mas…
