Leicester have revealed for the first time their frustration at the way England ripped the heart out of their coaching team.
The most turbulent season in the history of club rugby has claimed the Premiership scalps of Worcester and Wasps and could yet add a third in London Irish.
Tigers survived and even reached the play-offs but say it is no thanks to the Rugby Football Union who, between December and May, swooped for no fewer than five of their senior coaches.