Probyn wants Richards to replace Ashton

JEFF PROBYN insists Brian Ashton must be replaced as England coach with Dean Richards the ideal candidate to succeed him.

England legend Probyn claims it was a cabal of senior players that masterminded the astonishing march to the World Cup final with Ashton only a peripheral figure.

Director of elite rugby Rob Andrew will complete his review of the tournament next month when he will make a decision on the future of Ashton, whose contract is up for renewal in December.