At the Rugby Football Union they like a project. Planning for a successor to Eddie Jones was known as “Project Everest” while the Six Nations’ move to aggregate broadcasting rights was billed as “Project Light” and it does not take a degree in management speak to figure out who came up with that.
As Steve Borthwick’s backroom staff dwindles almost by the day, you suspect those in power at Twickenham will be trying to come up with another. Despite promising strides taken by England during the Six Nations and smaller steps on the summer tour of New Zealand, the RFU again finds itself in a state of disarray. Project A Sense Of Calm? Outwardly maybe but there will be concern that the seams are splitting as the RFU and the Premiership prepare to unveil the new Professional Game Partnership next month.
