OTD: Stuart Lancaster lands prestigious coaching role
Stuart Lancaster was appointed head coach of England’s men’s rugby union team on this day in 2012.
The then 42-year-old was permanently appointed following a spell in interim charge during which England finished second in the Six Nations.
Lancaster replaced Martin Johnson in the role after the former England captain resigned in the wake of a disappointing World Cup campaign in 2011.
He was appointed on a four-year contract and would lead England into their home Rugby World Cup in 2015.
“Being head coach of your national team in any sport (is an honour), but to do it at a time when we’ve got a World Cup in our own country is a huge, huge honour,” Lancaster said following his appointment.
“It’s a very proud day for myself and my family, but it’s not about me, it’s about the team and the connection between the team and the English public.”
Lancaster resigned from his role in November 2015 following a dismal World Cup campaign.
His side became the first host nation to fail to get out of the pool stages following defeats to Wales and Australia.
He now coaches French Top 14 side Racing 92.
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Hey Finn, Well done to the Junior Wallabies…a win is a win but it was a wet and scrappy game. Would be interesting to hear your opinion on two things from watching the game at the Not So Sunny Coast Stadium. Firstly, what is your opinion on the rule change of being able to call The Mark from a kick off and what is the reason for the change? Secondly, your thoughts on the lack of action for the high tackle on the SA fullback. I understand the TMO ruled that he had fallen into the tackle and the tackler didn’t have time to adjust but it was clearly shoulder on head and the Aussie 11 had not made any attempt to adjust his tackle height leading into the tackle. In my opinion he was never going to get his tackle technique correct to complete a safe tackle. If that tackle was made at a more senior and more scrutinised level would we have seen the same result?
Go to commentsI don’t think this has been ventilated enough. Discuss. Perhaps the lessons in all of this is that, in the game of life, one should do all the talking on the field of play. And in the game of rugby, what’s said on the field - stays on the field. Take care of yourselves. And each other.
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