According to French news outlet Midi Olympique, the RFU are ready to offer Ireland a hefty £1.5 million to acquire the services of coach Joe Schmidt.
Schmidt has done a truly excellent job as Ireland’s head coach since getting appointed in 2013. He has guided the Irish to two successive Six Nations titles and led them to brilliant Pool D results in the World Cup.
However, Ireland were knocked out by the fighting and enthusiastic Argentina in the quarter-finals.
Now, Stuart Lancaster’s England future remains doubtful. England failed to get through to the knockout stages of their own World Cup after succumbing to Wales and Australia in a tough Pool A.
The RFU now feel that Joe Schmidt is the man to succeed Stuart Lancaster in the hot seat. They are also offering a staggering £1.5 million for Ireland to allow the New Zealander to part company with them.
Schmidt made his name at Leinster as a head coach and subsequently earned himself the top job in Ireland. He has now established himself as a quality coach, and the RFU think he’ll be the right man who can rejuvenate England ahead of the 2016 RBS Six Nations.
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