England’s players are pushing for the soon-to-depart Kevin Sinfield to remain involved as a key member of Steve Borthwick’s coaching staff. The former rugby league player is due to leave his role after the current tour to Japan and New Zealand but the captain, Jamie George, is keen for him to stay.
Sinfield, 43, has stepped back from his original job as England’s defence coach following the recruitment of Felix Jones but is understood to be considering his options after conversations with Borthwick. George, speaking ahead of Saturday’s Test against Japan, says the entire squad would like him to continue.
