RFU working to put more Englishmen in top jobs

By NEALE HARVEY
NIGEL Melville, the RFU’s director of professional rugby, admits the number of overseas coaches occupying top jobs in England is a “concern”.
After Nick Kennedy’s disappointing resignation at London Irish saw the English head-honcho contingent in the top 13 clubs (including Bristol) slashed to four, Melville wants Premiership clubs to give home-grown candidates more chances.
Irishman Declan Kidney’s appointment at the Exiles, along with New Zealander Chris Boyd and South African coaching guru Alan Solomons taking top jobs at Northampton and Worc...

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