#2. Kevin Sinfield – 18/1
The 43-year-old, who joined England head coach Steve Borthwick in transitioning from Leicester Tigers, will leave the national team after their summer tour of New Zealand.
This departure makes him available to return to his former club, possibly in a more senior role.
Sinfield was awarded a CBE in the New Year’s Honours list for his multi-million pound fundraising efforts for Motor Neurone Disease research.
#1. Michael Cheika – 1/3
Reports suggest the Tigers are in advanced negotiations with former Australia coach Michael Cheika following the unexpected dismissal of head coach Dan McKellar.
Cheika has been seeking new opportunities since stepping down as Argentina’s head coach after their narrow 26-23 defeat to England in the bronze final earlier this season.
Initially, the Tigers passed over the former Wallabies coach in favor of McKellar, who is now a strong contender for the head coach position at the NSW Waratahs—a role Cheika has also been associated with.
