New candidate to succeed Eddie Jones emerges

Edinburgh Head Coach Richard Cockerill has emerged as a contender to succeed Eddie Jones at England’s helm.

Rugby Football Union Chief Executive, Nigel Melville leading the search to find Jones’ successor and has been impressed by Cockerill’s impact with Edinburgh in the Pro 14.

Cockerill was sacked by Premiership club Leicester Tigers early last year but guided Edinburgh third place in the Pro14 last season.

Melville says that Cockerill has done an amazing job in Edinburgh.

Jones is under contract with the Rugby Football Union until 2021, but could be outed with a poor showing at next year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Cockerill played 27 tests for England as a hooker before moving into coaching following his retirement in 2005.

He was with the Tigers for 12 years before being axed.

[Source:RugbyPass]