Carling: Cipriani simply not focused on England

WILL CARLING revealed last night he has scrapped plans to manage Danny Cipriani because he believes the Wasps fly-half is not passionate enough about playing for England.

Carling, who captained England to three Grand Slams during the 1990s, wanted to help Cipriani get his international career “back on track”.

But, after spending the last six weeks talking to Cipriani, Carling has concluded the 22-year-old’s desire to reclaim the England number 10 jersey “is not as strong as it needs to be”.