Stuart Lancaster favours English successor to Eddie Jones after World Cup

Lancaster’s contract with Leinster expires in 2023, making him a strong contender to replace Jones, but he insists it would be a wrench to depart Dublin

Stuart Lancaster believes the RFU is right to be searching for an English head coach

Former England head coach Stuart Lancaster approves of the Rugby Football Union’s strong preference to appoint an English successor to Eddie Jones because of the motivating power of nationality.

Twickenham has already begun the process of identifying Jones’ replacement having backed the Australian to lead the team into the 2023 World Cup, after which his eight-year reign will end.