Kevin Sinfield feels England’s pain as they try to mastermind Rugby World Cup turnaround
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We knew there was a job to be done,” Sinfield reflects in Verona as he, Borthwick and the rest of the staff set about navigating England to the World Cup. open image in gallery Kevin Sinfield is part of an England coaching staff that previously worked together at Leicester Where Edwards has had time to fortify his French defensive structures during the four years since the 2019 World Cup, England’s ramparts must be erected in haste. There can be no doubting Sinfield’s qualities as a motivator, but his structures will be tested to the limit with the long lead-in to the World Cup providing time for attacking innovation. World Cup triumph eluded the 42-year-old in his playing days, England’s rugby league side were never able to overcome Australia’s might.