P372 CEEFAX 1 372 Fri 15 Aug 22:48/01 RFU DISMISS ENGLAND BOSS TALK 1/2 The RFU has played down mounting speculation that Ian McGeechan is to become England's new coach. "Nothing has changed, in that the coaching position will be discussed at management board level on August 29," said an RFU spokesman. The RFU refuses to comment on reports about who, if anyone, will replace Jack Rowell when his existing contract expires at the end of the month. Rowell has indicated hj cannot retain the job on a full-time basis. Football 302 Cricket 340 M/Sport 360 General 380 Rugby 370 Golf 330 Offiah RU Fixs Evans Main MenuP372 CEEFAX 1 372 Fri 15 Aug 22:14/44 SALE BLOCK NORTHAMPTON BID 2/2 Sale have blocked a bid by Northampton to talk to their player-coach John Mitchell, fuelling speculation that Ian McGeechan will become England coach. McGeechan is favourite to replace Jack Rowell in the England job and the Saints have hinted they will let him go if they receive enough compensation. Mitchell was Northampton's first choice but Sale chief executive Howard Thomas said: "We have declined their approach. "John is under contract and is close to agreeing a new five-year dial here." Football 302 Cricket 340 M/Sport 360 General 380 Rugby 370 Golf 330 Offiah RU Fixs Evans Main Menu