The World Cup winner insists it is time to stop using the England coaching post as a “graduate programme” and show some more loyalty when things go badly.
Andy Farrell, Stuart Lancaster, Graham Rowntree and Mike Catt have all gone on to prove themselves outstanding top level coaches since being released from Twickenham following the failed 2015 home World Cup campaign.
Farrell has just led Ireland to backto-back Six Nations titles, assisted by Mike Catt, while Stuart Lancaster is now boss at Racing after a successful spell at Leisnter, and Graham Rowntree is in charge of URC champions Munster.
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