Lancaster loving Leinster but won’t rule out England return

ON THE BLIND SIDE

BY NEIL FISSLER

STUART Lancaster admits it would be hard to leave Leinster after being mentioned as a possible replacement for Eddie Jones when he stands down as England coach after next year’s World Cup.

It was Lancaster who Jones replaced as the Red Rose following their pool exit from the the 2015 World Cup.

Lancaster, known as one of the nicest guys in rugby, is linked with every job that comes up in the Premiership but says that he is enjoying life as a senior coach in Dublin.

He has shown English rugby what they are missing out on since joining Leinster, and it is no surprise he is being touted for a highly unlikely return.

“The reality is I am 52, not 72,” he said. “Hopefully, I have a few more years to go. But I love it, genuinely love it at Leinster, and it will be a hard place to leave.”