Moment of truth for Ashton as Andrew presents review to RFU

ENGLAND head coach Brian Ashton will discover his fate today when Rob Andrew presents his RBS Six Nations review to the Rugby Football Union’s (RFU) management board.

Ashton’s position has been the subject of intense speculation as critics question his ability to lead England, despite their second-place finish in the championship.

His future has been complicated by reports that Andrew, the RFU’s director of elite rugby, has been engaged in talks with Martin Johnson over the creation of an all-powerful managerial role.