England's World Cup disappointment means Martin Johnson was given the boot and it seems most likely they will attempt to defend their Six Nations crown in 2012 with a temporary coach in charge, but is that really the best way to get their fortunes back on track?
A World Cup that was dominated more by off-the-field antics than results on them eventually saw England eliminated in the quarter-finals by their old adversary France. This gave England their worst showing since 1999 and the off-field antics eventually put pay to Johnson's tenure in charge. People looking at the rugby betting offers should remember this.
Further embarrassments came courtesy of leaked documents from the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Rugby Players' Association, and as a result the entire England camp seems split by infighting, money concerns and a major worry about the quality of coaching staff. Those placing England rugby bets should bear this in mind.
The RFU continue to search for a successor to Johnson but an interim coach seems destined to lead England into the Six Nations, with names Saxons coach Stuart Lancaster tipped to lead the side on a short-term basis.
With confidence low throughout the England camp and the team seemingly split in two, they need a good Six Nations performance to get them back into shape and there remains questions about whether that would come through an interim coach.
A quick-fix rarely results in any massive changes but a lot could depend on whether the new man sticks to the old guard which failed so miserably at the World Cup or brings through a new generation of England stars for the future.
Whatever happens the Six Nations is going to be a massive tournament for the England side and, given how impressive Wales, France and Ireland were through the World Cup, they look likely to face a titanic battle to hold onto their title.
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