Eddie Jones potential replacement attends Calcutta Cup clash - Ruck

Eddie Jones potential replacement attends Calcutta Cup clash

World Cup-winning coach Rassie Erasmus is reportedly in talks with the RFU who are believed to be keen on him becoming the next England head coach.

According to Rapport, Erasmus attended the England v Scotland Six Nations match at Murrayfield in Edinburgh on Saturday.

The report added that the RFU wanted Erasmus to take over from Eddie Jones, whose contract expires in 2021.

Erasmus masterminded South Africa’s 32-12 Rugby World Cup final win over Jones’ England in Yokohama last year.

But he has since taken a back seat from the head coaching duties, with Jacques Nienaber nam

SA Rugby had not responded to requests for comment by Saturday night.

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