JONATHAN Thomas is back in rugby after leaving Worcester Warriors back in January of this year.

The former head coach left his post with immediate effect when it was also confirmed that Steve Diamond would takeover as Director of Rugby from Alan Solomons.

The former Welsh international back-row forward has now been revealed as the new forwards consultant at Championship side Ealing Trailfinders.

"I’m really pleased to be here at Ealing and everyone at the club has been so welcoming, that I feel like I’ve been here for ages," said Thomas.

"From speaking to Wardy (Ben Ward) it just felt like a really natural fit. I’ve played in this league before, I’ve coached in this league before and so I know how tough the Championship is and hopefully I can make a positive difference."

Director of Rugby Ben Ward said: "I’m really pleased to have been able to recruit someone of JT’s quality and know-how to help aid our coaching team. He is an incredibly exciting coach with Premiership experience and also the knowledge of how to get a team promoted from the Championship after being part of the Bristol staff that did so.

"He’s already slotted in well to our setup and I know the boys are learning a lot from him."