Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is “regarded very highly” by the Rugby Football Union as plans to identify Eddie Jones’ successor as England boss continue.
Jones eased mounting pressure on his position by masterminding this month’s 2-1 tour win in Australia but is due to step down when his contract ends following next year’s World Cup.
Farrell, whose own deal expires at the end of the 2023 tournament in France, has rapidly enhanced his reputation after guiding Ireland to a historic series victory in New Zealand on the back of a Six Nations Triple Crown.
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney previously stated an English candidate would be the overwhelming preference to replace Australian Jones.
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