4. JAKE WHITE
South Africa’s 2007 World Cup-winning boss pretty much finds himself linked with every top job that becomes available. His pedigree is an outstanding one, and it would be no surprise if he featured prominently in Northampton’s thoughts.
5. ANDY ROBINSON
Like Lancaster, he is an ex-England head coach. He led Bath to European Cup glory in 1998, has also coached Scotland and was latterly in charge at Bristol. He is also currently available and could, at least, do a job to the end of the season.
6. HEYNEKE MEYER
Unemployed since leading South Africa to a third-placed finish at the 2015 World Cup, Heyneke Meyer has been linked with a number of positions in recent months. Meyer was previously employed by the Tigers but was forced to step down as head coach soon after his appointment in 2008 due to family reasons. He, therefore, may look at the Premiership as unfinished business truck