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| RFU under fire for Robinson delay | |
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| The fate of England's beleaguered head coach Andy Robinson is still unclear after further talks on Tuesday. | The fate of England's beleaguered head coach Andy Robinson is still unclear after further talks on Tuesday. |
| Robinson is expected to step down but it is believed that negotiations are continuing over his severance deal. | Robinson is expected to step down but it is believed that negotiations are continuing over his severance deal. |
| He was involved in talks with Rugby Football Union (RFU) elite director Rob Andrew on Monday but it is not known if he was part of Tuesday's discussions. | |
| The RFU has attracted widespread criticism for the delay in making an announcement on Robinson's future. | |
| Interview: Former England coach Dick Best | Interview: Former England coach Dick Best |
| The RFU's former performance director Chris Spice, who resigned in protest at the decision to keep Robinson on in April after a poor Six Nations Championship, said: "(The RFU) have to look at themselves. | |
| ANDY ROBINSON FACTFILE 1964: Born Taunton, 3 April1986: Joins Bath1988: Makes England debut against Australia1992: Leads Bath to league and cup double in first season as captain1997: Appointed Bath coach after resignation of Brian Ashton1997: Sir Clive Woodward installed as his assistant at Bath1998: Leads Bath to Heineken Cup glory with a 19-18 win over Brive2000: Appointed assistant England coach2000: Named as assistant coach for 2001 Lions tour to Australia2003: Helps England secure the World CupOctober 2004: Appointed England coach | |
| "They have to look at the process of how decisions affecting the elite game are made," he told The Guardian. | |
| "Rather than relying on amateur committee men, there should be professionals in charge." | |
| Former South Africa coach Nick Mallett, who has been linked with Robinson's job, added: "There are major issues which need to be addressed by the RFU. | |
| "People are focusing on Robinson, but they are blind to other errors that have been made. | |
| "I don't know if I could make a success of a scenario whereby you're told, 'Here are your three assistants'." | |
| It is understood that Andrew, RFU chief Francis Baron and chairman Martyn Thomas asked Robinson to resign but he wants to stay on. | |
| The RFU, however, is prepared to force Robinson out if needs be. | The RFU, however, is prepared to force Robinson out if needs be. |
| It is thought that Robinson will be offered the same compensation package whether he resigns or if he is sacked. | It is thought that Robinson will be offered the same compensation package whether he resigns or if he is sacked. |
| 606: DEBATE Just like his team, Robinson is hanging on to his job by the skin off his teeth TT 606: Have your say | 606: DEBATE Just like his team, Robinson is hanging on to his job by the skin off his teeth TT 606: Have your say |
| Robinson had been due to take part in three days of World Cup meetings starting on Tuesday in Paris but team manager Viv Brown has gone instead. | Robinson had been due to take part in three days of World Cup meetings starting on Tuesday in Paris but team manager Viv Brown has gone instead. |
| England lost for the eighth time in nine matches on Saturday when they were beaten 25-14 by South Africa. | England lost for the eighth time in nine matches on Saturday when they were beaten 25-14 by South Africa. |
| World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson is understood to be first choice to step into the breach. | World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson is understood to be first choice to step into the breach. |
| If he is not available, former Wasps and Ireland coach Warren Gatland or Mallett will come into the frame. | |
| England have lost 13 of their 22 Tests under Robinson - including three of this month's four autumn internationals - and have slumped to seventh in the IRB world rankings. | England have lost 13 of their 22 Tests under Robinson - including three of this month's four autumn internationals - and have slumped to seventh in the IRB world rankings. |
| Robinson's team were booed off the pitch by the Twickenham crowd for the second time in three matches after their 25-14 defeat against South Africa on Saturday. | Robinson's team were booed off the pitch by the Twickenham crowd for the second time in three matches after their 25-14 defeat against South Africa on Saturday. |
| Former Bath coach Robinson was assistant coach to Sir Clive Woodward and a key part of the coaching team which won the World Cup in 2003. | Former Bath coach Robinson was assistant coach to Sir Clive Woodward and a key part of the coaching team which won the World Cup in 2003. |
| And when Woodward resigned in September 2004, Robinson was the RFU's unanimous choice to take over. | And when Woodward resigned in September 2004, Robinson was the RFU's unanimous choice to take over. |
| The 42-year-old, who has a contract until June 2008, has led England to two consecutive fourth place finishes in the Six Nations, and has won just one away match. | The 42-year-old, who has a contract until June 2008, has led England to two consecutive fourth place finishes in the Six Nations, and has won just one away match. |
| The RFU conducted a review after the 2006 Six Nations, and Robinson survived despite assistant coaches Phil Larder, Dave Alred and Joe Lydon all losing their jobs. | The RFU conducted a review after the 2006 Six Nations, and Robinson survived despite assistant coaches Phil Larder, Dave Alred and Joe Lydon all losing their jobs. |
| Brian Ashton (attack), John Wells (forwards) and Mike Ford (defence) have since been appointed under Robinson, while Rob Andrew has taken on the elite director of rugby role. | Brian Ashton (attack), John Wells (forwards) and Mike Ford (defence) have since been appointed under Robinson, while Rob Andrew has taken on the elite director of rugby role. |
| But the changes have failed to spark a revival in England's fortunes. | |