Former England flyhalf Andy Goode has dropped a speculative Tweet across the timing of Rassie Erasmus theoretically taking on staff England, if such a transfer had been to happen.
France secured their long-awaited Grand Slam after beating Eddie Jones’ England 25 – 13 within the Stade de France.
England loved a dominant third quarter of the sport, asking severe questions of France, however Les Bleus delivered a robust blow 18 minutes from time.
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And it was their captain and world participant of the 12 months Antoine Dupont who got here to the social gathering, surging clear after taking quantity eight Gregory Alldritt’s move and dismissing an tried Jamie George sort out for his staff’s third attempt.
Jaminet transformed, leaving England 25-13 adrift and France edging ever nearer to a Grand Slam.
England refused to go quietly, and substitute back-row ahead Alex Dombrandt was held up over the French line following spectacular work by his fellow forwards.
It was a reminder to France that they may not change off, however they entered the ultimate minutes with a 12-point benefit.
England continued to press and ask questions in arguably their greatest efficiency of the championship.
However France had completed sufficient, profitable 25-13 to finish a 12-year look ahead to Six Nations title and Grand Slam glory, with their double triumph arriving simply 18 months earlier than internet hosting the World Cup.
It should inevitably result in questions round Jones’ future with England, after one other poor closing inserting within the annual event.
Some imagine that Erasmus would make an excellent substitute for the Australian, and the dates seem to really make plenty of sense.
Goode tweeted: “Rassie Erasmus took over as Head Coach of South Africa on the first March 2018 and so they gained the World Cup 18 months later. Immediately is the nineteenth March and the World Cup is in 18 months, simply saying’
Rassie Erasmus took over as Head Coach of South Africa on the first March 2018 and so they gained the World Cup 18 months later. Immediately is the nineteenth March and the World Cup is in 18 months, simply saying…….
— Andy Goode (@AndyGoode10) March 19, 2022
Is it written within the stars?
SA Rugby don’t suppose so. They’ve mentioned they don’t suppose Erasmus will go away his present position, which he’s contracted to till after the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
SA Rugby president Mark Alexander informed the Rapport newspaper earlier this month that there was no query of the controversial Erasmus leaving earlier than serving to the Springboks defend the title gained in Japan in 2019 regardless of his identify is being put ahead to interchange Jones.
“Rassie Erasmus and I’ve an excellent relationship, he’ll inform me one thing simply the way in which it’s. He has a contract with us till after the 2023 World Cup (in France). He’s an honourable man and can respect that.”
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