Headhunters to help RFU choose next England coach

[sapajo]

Just up on the BBC Rugby web site! What do you reckon seems Nick Mallet is not nailed or is he?

[jgriffin]

Well the RFU have money to waste, then? So after £m spent they come up with Mallett, Cotter and Kirwan?

[nasher]

Headhunters will provide an excuse if the man fails.-No blame for anyone at HQ fait accompli!

[Cape Tiger]

Reliably informed Mallett would jump at it but as of a week or so ago had not yet be asked. I think he is the man for the job but would put many noses out of joint.

[Phil B]

There are many reasons why headhunters would be used. One of them is that there is no-one capable in-house of doing the job. Anyway much better to get someone else to come up with the short short list if you can; No point in wasting time interviewing the dross. It also helps the "sounding out" process, as a direct approach from someone in the might look like something it is not. As for advertising, well in a recession, they might have thousands to work through. Cost is usually not an issue, but I would expect the to pay around £100,000 for the privilige of sifting through a few well-known CV's etc.

Reading the posts on the Ulster debacle, there are many on here who might feel they are qualified!!!

[jgriffin]

Alas I suspect we may not get the best people, especially if it takes a long while (to earn those big fees).

[nasher]

Has anyone noticed the Headhunters will report to a comittee, who will select the new coach/manager.The most significant fact is that despite the statement that he would have no more involvement with the senior national side R Andrew is on the selection comittee.

[jack]

Mercy on us - money down the drain!