• Mallinder will take charge of England against the Barbarians
• Head coach Eddie Jones has a break clause in his contract
Jim Mallinder has moved to distance himself from the England head coach role after speculation that he could be a candidate if Eddie Jones leaves after the World Cup.
Mallinder, who is currently employed as a pathway coach by the Rugby Football Union, will take charge of an inexperienced England team against a star-studded Barbarians side at Twickenham on Sunday, fuelling suggestions he is in the frame if Jones departs.
Written by Gerard Meagher
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/may/31/eddie-jones-jim-mallinder-england-head-coach-world-cup under the title “Jim Mallinder dismisses speculation he could become next England head coach”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
