Rugby Soccer Union chief govt Invoice Sweeney says the resignation of England defence coach Felix Jones is “deeply disappointing” and “came out of the blue”.
Jones stop his function after simply seven months with sources near the Irishman claiming that was as a result of him being “unhappy with the unstable working environment”.
The 37-year-old had reworked England’s defence since taking on his place after the 2023 World Cup, with Steve Borthwick’s males conceding 13 tries within the 2024 Six Nations in comparison with 18 a yr earlier than.
England have additionally misplaced the companies of energy and conditioning knowledgeable Aled Walters, who has linked up with Andy Farrell’s Eire.
Sweeney mentioned: “We’re deeply dissatisfied that this has taken place with no indication that it was going to occur. It got here out of the blue.
“I really feel for Steve [Borthwick]. He has made some selections and has introduced some folks in and I really feel for him in the meanwhile.
“We have seen some good momentum and development when it comes to how the England crew has been enjoying beneath Steve as head coach.
“There may be big pleasure across the squad about how the crew performed on the again finish of the Six Nations and on the summer time tour to New Zealand, which was actually encouraging.
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World Cup-winner Will Greenwood hailed the progress England have made regardless of dropping each Assessments towards the All Blacks this summer time
“We’ve got the autumn coming up, so for that to happen was massively disappointing.
“What I can say although is that Steve has absolute 100 per cent help from us – from me personally and of the RFU.
“I can also say categorically he has the full support 100 per cent of the squad. The players are very keen to get this message across that they feel they’re building something special now.”
The RFU has additionally but to agree a brand new contract with expertise coach Kevin Sinfield, who was as a result of step down after the summer time tour.
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