England forwards coach Cockerill to step down after Six Nations
England forwards coach Richard Cockerill will leave his role after the end of the Six Nations in March, the Rugby Football Union said on Tuesday.
Players.bio is a large online platform sharing the best live coverage of your favourite sports: Football, Golf, Rugby, Cricket, F1, Boxing, NFL, NBA, plus the latest sports news, transfers & scores. Exclusive interviews, fresh photos and videos, breaking news. Stay tuned to know everything you wish about your favorite stars 24/7. Check our daily updates and make sure you don't miss anything about celebrities' lives.
England forwards coach Richard Cockerill will leave his role after the end of the Six Nations in March, the Rugby Football Union said on Tuesday.
:Eddie Jones's roller-coaster ride as England coach came to an end on Tuesday when he was sacked by the Rugby Football Union following a review into their November series that ended with the team being booed off the pitch at Twickenham.
Eddie Jones was dismissed as England head coach on Monday, the RFU confirmed.
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.
If several questions remain over England’s progress towards the World Cup next year after a series victory against Australia, that over the future of Eddie Jones has been unequivocally answered.
England have warned the Wallabies they will dial up their abrasive approach in Saturday’s tour decider following claims from Australia about the level of niggle in the series, with the forwards coach Richard Cockerill insisting it has been “pretty tame” so far.
England have promised Australia another stormy collision in Saturday’s series decider in response to their protests over the degree of niggle being orchestrated by Eddie Jones’ tourists.
England’s pack are seeking a “gladiatorial” contest at Suncorp Stadium on Saturday after Richard Cockerill outlined the physical onslaught awaiting Australia.