Rugby packages news: England coaching review 'to take place in July'

24/03/2010

Martin Johnson's coaching team will reportedly not be changed until after the match in front of fans with England v Barbariansrugby packages.

The clash will take place on May 30th 2010 and media reports suggest that England manager Johnson has resisted calls to make alterations to his backroom staff, despite his side's disappointing Six Nations campaign.

England finished the tournament in third place following wins over Wales and Italy, a draw against Scotland at Murrayfield and defeats by both Ireland and France.

But the Telegraph has reported that a full review of the coaching staff, which includes Johnson, John Wells, Mike Ford, Brian Smith and Graham Rowntree, will not go ahead until July 2010.

It means that people with England v Barbariansrugby packages could be among the last to witness the side playing under its current coaching team.

Following the Baa-Baas clash, Johnson's side will embark on a five-match Southern Hemisphere tour against Australia and New Zealand.

Posted by Sam Smith