Eddie Jones to lose another assistant coach?

England boss Eddie Jones has been dealt a blow ahead of the Autumn Nations Series with the news that defensive guru Anthony Seibold, who was set to join up with the England squad again in the next few days from Australia, may be linked with alternative opportunities. 

Reports indicate that Seibold will be offered the Head Coaching role of the League team, Manly Sea Eagles, who sacked their current coach on Thursday.  

Speaking to Fox Sports, Sea Eagles’ owner, Scott Penn said: 

“Anthony has been at the club before, he demonstrated phenomenal intellect, he’s a great tactician, he’s really good with the players and he’s shown he’s got credentials as a head coach. 

“We’re still working through our pathway whether that’s assistant to start or the full process but right now we have identified him as someone we’re very interested in and someone who certainly had a few false starts himself but he’s very capable and would do a tremendous job.” 

Seibold joined the England coaching staff last year September after John Mitchell’s exit. He has previously coached the Broncos and Rabbitohs.