Nick Cain talks to Keith Barwell about the search for Mallinder’s successor

Keith Barwell says that Northampton will scour the elite coaching ranks for the best man to take over at Franklin’s Gardens, including sounding out Wales and Lions coach Warren Gatland, but that Saints supporters can forget about Wayne Smith, the recently retired All Black assistant coach, making a return to the club. Barwell, who was the Saints’ main mover and shaker for more than 20 years and remains a board member, said that double World Cup-winner Smith –who coached the club from 2001 to ...