He's gone. He's actually bloody gone!

[Mrs. Peter Quinn]

Only if you bring back Eddie O'Sullivan

The Telegraphs lots of likely replacements actually rated Eddie O'Sullivan as more likely than Mike Ford to take over..

 

[MunsterMan]

From the perspective of someone outside England, it seemed Farrell was as much as if not more of a problem than Lancaster? I would have thought Lancaster staying with entirely new coaching staff would have been a reasonable outcome

 

[Ospervat]

Last game was 10 Oct. It was obvious he had to go - what took so long?
Could have had new coaches In place already - building towards 6N. Now we have lost a month of preparation.

I can only hope RFU have an appointment waiting in the wings (Eddie, Jake).

Just pray Farrell goes too. Heaven help us if he remains and even worse if he becomes caretaker coach till the end of the season! Then probably see Catt and Rowntree walk.

Think Catt should stay. My understanding is that both he and Rowntree's contributions were constantly undermined by Farrell - so last chance saloon for them.

 

[Mrs. Peter Quinn]

http://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/the-english-coaching-pool/13952.htm?

Quite detailed look at the different english coaches and not just head coaches

 

[McTallshort]

Josh lewsey lined up for an RFU job according to Twitter

 

[ncurd]

Would make sense he's just announced he's leaving the Welsh RFU

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/34792003

 

[Maverick1987]

 

[Ospervat]

RFU press conference at 4.30pm

 

[Wimero]

Wish Ritchie was on his way as well!

Is Johnie Wilkinson involved in the coaching set up in Toulon?

 

[Ospervat]

Would make sense he's just announced he's leaving the Welsh RFU

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/34792003

coincidence or not? - very interesting!

 

[TRF_Olyy]

If Andy Farrell takes over then I'm going to cry and join the "anyone but the English" crowd.

 

[MrTea_32]

Exciting to see what unfolds with English Rugby.

 

[McTallshort]

Live at Twickenham now!

 

[Mrs. Peter Quinn]

is the press conference being broadcast online?

 

[McTallshort]

Sky sports news

 

[Mrs. Peter Quinn]

thanks. doesn't look like they've got much to tell us at this point..

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Maybe one of the journo's can ask Ritchie why he gave Lancaster a bloody 6 year contract completely randomly..

 

[Leonormous Boozer]

If Andy Farrell takes over then I'm going to cry and join the "anyone but the English" crowd.

So Andy Farrell is so bad he's worth becoming Welsh over? Not a chance!!!

 

[tsof]

Ritchie has reiterated twice now that they require a coach with proven international experience. Music. to. ears.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Can't stand the about of comments saying he should have stayed under articles and on social media.

 

[TheOvalBall]

Ritchie has reiterated twice now that they require a coach with proven international experience. Music. to. ears.

That means not an Englishman, unless Woodward miraculously has a change of heart.