It’s been widely reported that Kevin Sinfield will join Steve Borthwick’s new England coaching staff in the coming days.
Both currently at Leicester, it had been thought that the rugby league legend could replace the departing head coach at Welford Road.
However, it’s now been revealed that the RFU are willing to pay the money necessary to sign both of them ahead of the 2023 Six Nations.
BBC report that ‘the Leicester squad and staff are now prepared for Borthwick’s departure’, while the official confirmation from the Rugby Football Union could come as early as Monday.
Borthwick was initially expected to take over from Jones after the 2023 Rugby World Cup, but the latter’s sacking a year out from the tournament in France has accelerated the process.
The ex-Saracens and Bath lock retired from playing in 2014 and has built a formidable coaching CV since which is headlined by Tigers Premiership title triumph last season.
Kevin Sinfield facts:
- Sinfield played his entire professional career with Leeds and is one of the most successful players in Super League history, having captained the team to seven Super League championships and two Challenge Cup successes
- He won 26 caps for England, which he captained, and 14 caps for Great Britain
- Sinfield is a lifelong supporter of Oldham Athletic, and was a regular at games before his rugby career took off
- His son, Jack Sinfield is a professional rugby league footballer who plays for the Leeds Rhinos in the Betfred Super League
- Sinfield was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2014 Birthday Honours for services to rugby league and Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2021 Birthday Honours for services to rugby league football and charitable fundraising
Eddie Jones names his dream XV with seven England players selected
Eddie Jones dream team of players he’s coached throughout his stellar career could compete with any team from any generation of rugby.
The Aussie, who has coached three teams that reached World Cup finals (Australia 2003, England 2019, South Africa 2007), has coached some absolute legends down the years.
Using several interviews with various sources from down the years, we’ve formed Eddie Jones dream team of the players based on the players he bestowed with the most acclaim.
BACK-THREE:
- 15. Anthony Watson (England)
- 14. Bryan Habana (South Africa)
- 11. Lote Tuqiri (Australia)
CENTRES:
- 13. Stirling Mortlock (Australia)
- 12. Manu Tuilagi (England)
