Geech tells England hold fire on coach

IAN McGeechan believes the English RFU should take its time in appointing Martin Johnson’s successor as England manager.

Mon, 21 Nov, 2011 - 00:00
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Johnson quit his post four days ago following a dismal World Cup campaign on and off the pitch.

Several people have already been linked with the job, including New Zealand’s World Cup-winning supremo Graham Henry, former South Africa coach Nick Mallett and Northampton chief Jim Mallinder.

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