ON THE BLINDSIDE
BY NEIL FISSLER

Former Harlequins boss Paul Gustard has emerged as a target for Wales chief Warren Gatland after new England coach Steve Borthwick pulled out of the race to sign him up.
Gustard, 46, became the defence coach of Top 14 outfit Stade Francais in June after spending a season coaching in Italy for Benetton and is happy in the French capital. He spent eight years organising Saracens’ defence from 2008 to 2016, then spent two years working under England coach Eddie Jones before leaving to become Harlequins director of rugby.
Borthwick had Gustard, below, on his wa...