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Kevin Sinfield's England future in focus again after All Blacks series
By PA
England boss Steve Borthwick says he is “hopeful” of finding an agreement that would see Kevin Sinfield remain part of his coaching staff.
Sinfield had announced earlier this year that he intended to leave his role after the summer tour of Japan and New Zealand.
England suffered a 2-0 Test series defeat against the All Blacks, but the 43-year-old could now remain in some capacity.
Sinfield previously worked as England defence coach after joining the national set-up in late 2022, and currently oversees skills and kicking.
“Kevin is with us until the start of November, and I am hopeful that we will be able to find an agreement,” Borthwick told the Telegraph.
“I think Kevin wants to continue his involvement with the team, and I want him to continue to be involved with the team and I am sure the players do.
“Hopefully, when we get back to England we will be able to put something in place to keep that going.
“It won’t necessarily be in a full-time capacity, but I am hoping to have him whenever we are in camp and have him involved as much as we can when we are in camp.”
Speaking in June, England captain Jamie George told reporters that Sinfield had an “absolutely invaluable” role within the set-up.
“I couldn’t be keener for him to stay,” George said. “The role he is playing is absolutely invaluable, and he’s an incredible man.”
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I think the best 15 we have is DMac. Jordan at 14.
Go to commentsIt certainly needs to be cherished. Despite Nick (and you) highlighting their usefulness for teams like Australia (and obviously those in France they find form with) I (mention it general in those articles) say that I fear the game is just not setup in Aus and NZ to appreciate nor maximise their strengths. The French game should continue to be the destination of the biggest and most gifted athletes but it might improve elsewhere too.
I just have an idea it needs a whole team focus to make work. I also have an idea what the opposite applies with players in general. I feel like French backs and halves can be very small and quick, were as here everyone is made to fit in a model physique. Louis was some 10 and 20 kg smaller that his opposition and we just do not have that time of player in our game anymore. I'm dying out for a fast wing to appear on the All Blacks radar.
But I, and my thoughts on body size in particular, could be part of the same indoctrination that goes on with player physiques by the establishment in my parts (country).
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