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.

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.