Mike Ford replaces Dominguez at Toulon

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Mike Ford will coach Toulon for the rest of the season as he takes over first-team duties from Diego Dominguez.

"I decided to entrust the team to Mike Ford," Mourad Boudjellal said on Monday, according to L'Equipe. "I do not wish to comment on the reasons for my decision. It is my personal failure."

It remains to be seen whether Dominguez continues in a different role at Toulon but Ford, who joined the three-time European champions in September in a backs/skills capacity, now takes control of the Top 14 giants.

The call comes after a disappointing start to Dominguez's first campaign in charge of the club.

Ford, who was sacked by Bath at the end of last season, will focus on preparing Toulon for Saturday's Top 14 match against Grenoble.

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Mike Ford replaces Dominguez at Toulon