All good negotiations end in compromise. I wonder of we will see an acceptance a fee for Borthwick from (say) Jan 1st, but the rest of the team stay in place until the summer. Borthwick runs with the existing set up through the 6N, giving him protection if England have a poor 6N (Its not his chosen team). In the summer, the rest of the team are allowed to go without further compensation after Sir Kev is made interim Head Coach and a temporary DoR supports him and keeps him close to the players and away from the politics.. Maybe Diamond? That could reduce RFU compensation and given Tigers time to plan and search. If Sir Kev may decide he wants to stay as Leicester is nearer to Oldham than Twickenham, it also allows the RFU & Borthwick to build a plan B.
Good article Chris. I 100% expect Borthwick to go, and go before 6 Nations. Cockers will leave as the only England Hd Coach with a 100% record but unfortunately never actually having coached a match.
Kevin Sinfield as Hd Coach will be attractive to so many folk, and I personally think a good call (he’d need an experienced Union DOR to help him) but I guess it will come down ultimately to what Kevin wants personally.
All good negotiations end in compromise. I wonder of we will see an acceptance a fee for Borthwick from (say) Jan 1st, but the rest of the team stay in place until the summer. Borthwick runs with the existing set up through the 6N, giving him protection if England have a poor 6N (Its not his chosen team). In the summer, the rest of the team are allowed to go without further compensation after Sir Kev is made interim Head Coach and a temporary DoR supports him and keeps him close to the players and away from the politics.. Maybe Diamond? That could reduce RFU compensation and given Tigers time to plan and search. If Sir Kev may decide he wants to stay as Leicester is nearer to Oldham than Twickenham, it also allows the RFU & Borthwick to build a plan B.
Great article Chris
Steve Borthwick will move on that’s a fact.
I have the feeling Sir Kev might stay on and it would be a boon if Aled Walters stays also but he’s already had a taste of the international scene.
Onward and Upwards
Good article Chris. I 100% expect Borthwick to go, and go before 6 Nations. Cockers will leave as the only England Hd Coach with a 100% record but unfortunately never actually having coached a match.
Kevin Sinfield as Hd Coach will be attractive to so many folk, and I personally think a good call (he’d need an experienced Union DOR to help him) but I guess it will come down ultimately to what Kevin wants personally.