NICK CAIN

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THE rehabilitation of Stuart Lancaster and Andy Farrell is in full flow, with former critics falling over each other to heap praise on them. The fawning following their success on the other side of the Irish Sea – Farrell as Ireland defence coach, and Lancaster as Leinster senior coach – even extends to expressions of surprise that the RFU have not hot-footed it to their front doors to ensure their return to Twickenham after the 2019 World Cup.
There is no reason not to wish the former Red Rose coaching duo well in their new ventu...