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England make announcement on Kevin Sinfield future
By Martyn Thomas
England and Steve Borthwick have received some good news on the coaching front with confirmation that Kevin Sinfield has signed a new contract, albeit on revised terms.
As part of the deal, which will kick in from November, Sinfield’s contracted hours outside of Test windows will reduce in order to afford the 44-year-old “greater flexibility to balance other personal and professional commitments”.
Rugby league legend Sinfield joined the England set-up along with Borthwick in the wake of Eddie Jones’ sacking at the end of 2022, and had been due to step down following the summer tour of Japan and New Zealand.
He initially came on board as a defence coach but has more recently been tasked with improving individual skills and kicking while also fulfilling a squad mentoring role.
The announcement of his extension will be welcome news for Borthwick following the recent resignations of defence coach Felix Jones and strength and conditioning expert Aled Walters.
“Kevin is a talented coach and an inspirational figure in our set-up,” Borthwick said.
“The work he does on and off the field is invaluable to our players, so I am pleased he’ll remain part of the management team and continue to contribute towards the success of England Rugby."
Sinfield added: “Working with Steve and the team has been an immensely rewarding experience, and I am excited to continue my involvement with the team.
“This new arrangement allows me to keep doing the thing that I’m passionate about, coaching and mentoring players, while also balancing other commitments which are important to me.”
Meanwhile, Nick Isiekwe and Charlie Ewels have been called into the England squad for their three-day training camp this week, in place of Alex Coles and George Martin.
Martin will remain with the squad as he continues his rehabilitation.
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Most kiwis can’t name 5 current of French players and would have been oblivious to this rest policy if DuPont did not exist. The French have been doing this for years without any complaints when they toured Japan, Australia and Argentina to fulfill their obligations. Why does NZ have to complain when they are doing their best to mage their players heavy workload.
It’s about the players and they have obviously bought into Galthie’s plan to rest those who need rest and build depth where depth is needed. There is no way ever that DuPont will sacrifice his career and health even if his side does not make the Top14 final. Why should he.
Go to commentsTest rugby is a different ball game and an entirely different set up. The leg work required from the coaches is on a different level as opposed to having all of your squad on hand every day. Anyone can lose a member of their coaching team, possibly even two. But when it gets to three, then four in very short order it starts to look pretty sus…
And then of course there is the appointment of his old Uni roommate as the replacement on defence and an attempt to shoehorn the s&c lead from his old club while he would still be in situ there but having detailed england player data knowledge and even some degree of possible influence over league opponents team selection!!!
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