Sinfield to leave England coaching role after summer tour

Kevin Sinfield will depart the England set-up during the summer, while his role in 2024 has changed

England assistant coach Kevin Sinfield will step down after the summer tour to Japan and New Zealand, with his role in 2024 changed from defence coach to skills/kicking coach.

The 43-year-old, who followed England head coach Steve Borthwick from Leicester Tigers, will remain for the upcoming Six Nations and July Tests but will not be involved from the autumn onwards, with incoming coach Felix Jones to take up the role of defence coach immediately.

Sinfield has been Borthwick’s number two since the start of his reign in December 2022 but his time at Twickenham will come to an end after 18 months.

Before he moves on, the Leeds rugby league great will take charge of individual skills and work with the kickers.

More to follow….

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