Kevin Sinfield ready to completely change his future, the ‘boys love him’

A report today reveals that the RFU are considering extending Kevin Sinfield’s contract after the summer tour to Japan and New Zealand.

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In January, Sinfield had announced his decision to step down after the summer tour, with plans to move from his role as defense coach to skills/kicking coach in 2024.

However, The Telegraph reports that Steve Borthwick is keen for Sinfield to stay beyond this summer’s tour, and the 43-year-old is now weighing up his options.

The rugby league legend is currently mourning the tragic death of his close friend and MND campaigner, Rob Burrow.

A source said: “They are hoping to secure an extension. The boys love him.”

Any new role would likely be on a consultancy basis, giving Sinfield the flexibility to pursue other opportunities, while dedicating a few days a week during the England camp to continuing his work as a skills and kicking coach and mentor , especially for the younger players in the English league. team.

It is clear that both sides are on the same page and would like to agree on a deal.

Sinfield received a CBE in the New Year’s Honors list for his multi-million pound fundraising for motor neurone disease research.

As for what England’s 2003 Rugby World Cup heroes look like now, some are very different

Sir Clive Woodward’s England lifted the William Webb Ellis Trophy for the first (and so far only) time in 2003, following a Jonny Wilkinson drop goal in extra time.

Woodward’s side are still the only team in the Northern Hemisphere to have won the World Cup, while the other nine tournaments were won by South Africa (four), New Zealand (three) and Australia (two).

In a video posted to England Rugby’s Instagram account, Wilkinson – who scored the all-important drop goal 28 seconds from time – said: ‘It’s great to be back 20 years later with all the lads in the squad.

“It’s great to see everyone and get a sense of what everyone has been up to, but also to get a sense of why we were able to do what we did 20 years ago, because it still lives on in everyone.”

Take a look at what some of the key players look like now:

Phil Vickery

Phil Vickery, a former Gloucester and London Wasps prop, called time on his career at the end of the 2010 Premiership season. The two-time British & Irish Lion was a respected opponent around the world and has since started a successful clothing brand ‘Raging Bull’, using his on-pitch nickname. Vickery was forced to retire due to a series of neck injuries, and in 2012 he joined Worcester Warriors as their Scrum Coach.

Vickery has also dabbled in sports broadcasting as he was part of the commentary team for the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. His on-screen performances have also been featured in several TV shows, including ‘Celebrity MasterChef’, which he won in 2011. A perennial fan favorite at Kingsholm Stadium, Vickery was appointed Gloucestershire deputy lieutenant in 2015.

Jonny Wilkinson

Known for his iconic drop goal that secured victory against Australia in the 2003 final, Wilkinson moved into a coaching role at Toulon, focusing on kicking and skill development after retirement. He now also works as a pundit for ITV Sport during the Rugby World Cup and the Six Nations.