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Mallett changes his mind on the Rose

mid-November, Nick Mallett made it clear not to be a candidate to succeed Martin Johnson at the helm of the England rugby. And then on Tuesday, the South African XV recognized that Rose was still attractive. “You can never get out of the running of a job like this,” he said. However, the former Italy coach has made it clear that he does not evolve according to the current framework of the FA, where the coach is accountable to a Director of the elite, in this case Rob Andrew.

Since Rob Andrew refused to resign after the pitiful World Cup of the Rose, Mallett is not expected to be available before next season. But why such a change of heart? “My family situation may have changed, I spent four or five months at home. In April 2012 my wife might say “It is time that you leave the couch to train again.” And at that time, the RFU will eventually solve its problems of governance. ”

            Writing with AFP

Biarritz – Bayonne: 21-19

Biarritz saves his skin in the final seconds with a penalty and emerged victorious from a very hot Basque derby in which three yellow cards were distributed. The Rowing believed to exploit by scoring the only try of the evening. The soundtrack is no longer last.

Gajan: “Deplorable”

Christian Gajan, Director of Rugby Bayonne, did not particularly like the hundredth Basque derby. The rowing was the victory in hand and five minutes from the end of the match after scoring the only try of the match. Before finally bowing in the last two minutes because of a lack of discipline that provided the penalty of the Julian Peyrelongue wins. At least there is the defensive bonus point. But what Gajan's hard to digest is the intervention of the father of Imanol Harinordoquy on the ground during a fight in the sixth minute. “I found this behavior deplorable, when he came to defend his son Jean-Jo Marmouyet boxing early in the match. It seemed a match-Bardos Garazi in Cadets. This is an outrageous act and behind, there is a fault arbitration deprives us of a test that determines the match. “

But if the Basque carried away quickly, he calms as quickly. Soon, Gajan reaches perspective. “Despite this and two yellow cards, we knew back in the game. It might even win. Instead of four points, it only takes one. I think we have also gained credibility. If we win the derby, there was nothing to say. “

             B.L. with AFP