4. Joe Schmidt
Ireland head coach Schmidt had been regarded as a future All Blacks coach, but he has announced that he will finish coaching following next autumn’s tournament in Japan.
5. Wayne Barnes
England’s most capped international referee and leading Premiership whistler, Wayne Barnes, has indicated that this may be his 13th and final top level year before possibly retiring next Autumn.
6. David Strettle
The Sarries speedster has announced he will retire from professional rugby at the end of the current season following an illustrious 17-year career.
The 35-year-old first picked up a ball aged five years has gone on to make over 325 appearances at club level as well as earning 14 caps for England on the international stage.
