{"id":281669,"date":"2025-07-22T05:20:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-22T05:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/281669\/"},"modified":"2025-07-22T05:20:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T05:20:09","slug":"england-coach-kevin-sinfield-linked-with-shock-switch-to-six-nations-rival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/281669\/","title":{"rendered":"England coach Kevin Sinfield linked with shock switch to Six Nations rival"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scotland could turn to Kevin Sinfield as they look to fill the void left by Steve Tandy, who\u2019s been named as the new head coach of Wales.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tandy wrapped up his duties with Gregor Townsend\u2019s side following their summer tour and will officially take over in Cardiff on September 1st. The 45-year-old, a former Neath and Ospreys flanker, was still under contract with Scotland, but the WRU struck a deal to free him up early.<\/p>\n

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WRU performance boss Dave Reddin confirmed that Tandy has signed a three-year deal, keeping him in charge through to the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecoming head coach of my home country is a massive honour and a privilege,\u201d said Tandy.<\/p>\n

Wales had been on the hunt for a long-term successor to Warren Gatland since his resignation during this year\u2019s Six Nations.<\/p>\n

Now, with a key vacancy in their backroom staff, Scotland may revisit a familiar name: Kevin Sinfield.<\/p>\n

The England legend was originally brought in by Steve Borthwick as defence coach, but was later shifted to a more general skills and mentoring role. With his duties reduced, there\u2019s talk that the RFU wouldn\u2019t block a move north should Scotland come calling.<\/p>\n

Sinfield\u2019s stock remains high, and with a World Cup cycle just kicking off, Townsend could see him as the perfect fit to lead Scotland\u2019s defensive unit.<\/p>\n

Watch this space. <\/p>\n

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1 & 2. Tom Curry & Tadhg Beirne \u2013 The Flank Freaks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before the first Test, plenty were questioning Andy Farrell\u2019s loyalty to Tom Curry and Tadhg Beirne. Both had struggled to impress during the warm-up games, and many thought their best days were behind them.<\/p>\n

Farrell stuck to his guns. And it paid off.<\/p>\n

Curry was a force of nature\u2014getting on the scoresheet early and showing off his full skillset in Sheehan\u2019s try, where he started the move and finished it with the final pass. Add in some huge defensive shots and dominant breakdown work, and he looked every bit the world-class openside.<\/p>\n

Beirne matched him blow for blow. Over\u00a020 tackles<\/strong>, relentless aggression, and breakdown pressure that disrupted everything in gold. His engine just doesn\u2019t stop.<\/p>\n

Two men under pressure. Two colossal performances. Farrell\u2019s faith was rewarded in full.<\/p>\n

Curry silenced doubters with a standout display, highlighted by a slick line-out grab and assist for Dan Sheehan\u2019s try early in the second half. He racked up 8 carries, 11 tackles, and a try himself, despite clearly favouring an injured arm.<\/p>\n

But when it came time to bask in the praise, Curry wasn\u2019t interested.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know what world-class is. It\u2019s such a cliche thing, isn\u2019t it? The thing is to win, and I don\u2019t really care what label you put on it. I gave everything, and that\u2019s all I ask for from myself,\u201d he told reporters \u2014 and that was about it.<\/p>\n

The usually media-friendly flanker cut a short, no-nonsense figure. Job done. No chit-chat needed.<\/p>\n

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