Philippe Saint-Andre is more than likely going to be out of a job after the Rugby World Cup. The France coach has had a pretty miserable time of things since taking charge in 2011 and although his country have been keen to stick with him, something drastic would have to happen to see him in the hotseat at the start of next season's Six Nations.
So who could be? According to L'Equipe today, an eight man shortlist has been drawn up and Clive Woodward is one of those eight names.
L'Equipe says @CliveWoodward is on an eight-man shortlist to replace Philippe Saint-André as France’s head coach
— chris jones (@chrisjonespress) May 18, 2015
The former England coach would certainly be a very interesting appointment if it came to pass and it seems there is more than mere speculation involved here. Woodward met with French officials last month to formalise his interest in the position.
Other expected candidates include Raphael Ibanez and Guy Noves, but appointment of Woodward would certainly be a bit of a shake up to French rugby if it were to happen.
