The Chiel wrote:The Chiel wrote:A bit taken aback to see that "On The Blindside" in The Rugby Paper, which is usually pretty clued up ( but not infallible ), running an article linking Cockers with Eddie Jones to replace the recently departed ( to Wasps, not permanently ! ) John Mitchell. Seems to me to be too much of a stretch - although I'd dearly love to see Cockers dishing it out to Marler and Sinckler !
TRP also say Clermont may be interested in taking him back, working under Jono Gibbes. OTBS then rather pull their own rug out from under their feet by saying that actually Cockers could take his time deciding his next move.
Cockerill going to work for Jones is now widespread in the English media. Fair to say social media comment on the move is mixed . . .
He will do well as a forwards coach.