Rassie Erasmus is the outright favourite to replace Eddie Jones as England coach, according to bookies.
Ruck.co.uk reports that the smart money is on Erasmus, with the SA director of rugby tipped at 2/1 to succeed Jones at England RFU’s headquarters.
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Meanwhile, former Wales coach and recent British & Irish Lions boss Warren Gatland is a 3/1 pick for taking charge of the Red Roses. Fellow Kiwi Scott Robertson, currently at the helm of the Crusaders, is a long shot call at 18/1.
Exeter Chiefs’ Rob Baxter is a 10/1 candidate for English top job, while Ireland chief Andy Farrell has a 22/1 chance at calling the shots for his fellow countrymen.