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England A announce coaching staff for Ireland fixture

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 17: England's Attack Coach Lee Blackett during the international friendly match between England A and Australia A at The Stoop on November 17, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Images)

With Mark Mapletoft tied up with England’s U20s team, Bath’s Lee Blackett has been promoted to the role of England A head coach for the game against Ireland A later this month.

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The highly-regarded Blackett will continue to look after the attack in what is now a dual role for the fixture at Ashton Gate in Bristol on Sunday 23rd February (13:00 GMT kick-off).

In the first of two fixtures for the team this season, England A claimed a 38-17 win over Australia A at Twickenham Stoop in November.

Blackett has transformed Bath as an attacking outfit since arriving at the club in May 2023 and enjoyed previous coaching stints at Rotherham Titans, Wasps and Scarlets before joining the Somerset side in 2023.

Blackett will be accompanied by Exeter Chiefs’ senior coach, Haydn Thomas, as the team’s defence coach who fulfilled this same role for the team in their earlier victory this season. Thomas has previously served as the England U20 men’s defensive coordinator.

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Red Roses forwards coach, Louis Deacon, joins the coaching staff as the team’s designated forwards coach, while Northampton’s Matt Ferguson will serve as the England A team’s scrum coach.

On being appointed head coach and attack coach for England A, Lee Blackett said: “I was honoured to be asked to take up the role. I really enjoyed being part of the England A coaching team in the week leading up to facing Australia A last Autumn.

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“Having that opportunity to work with quality players and staff was a hugely positive experience. To be asked to lead it is something I am really excited for.”

Conor O’Shea said: “We are excited to see Lee and Haydn continue their work with this team and provide continuity off the back of a fantastic win against Australia A in November.

“It’s brilliant to have Louis joining this outstanding coaching team, helping us to continue to align our women’s and men’s teams together with Matt Ferguson as scrum coach from Northampton Saints. The A team is and always will be a great development opportunity for coaches and players alike and it’s great to see Lee stepping up to head coach for this fixture, while Mark Mapletoft is with the U20 Men for the Six Nations.

“The England A games offer a platform for emerging players in the English game and show a commitment to an ambitious, unified and winning England, as we look to inspire the next generation of England Rugby supporters. I would like to thank the clubs for their continued collaboration and the coaches for giving up their time to take this opportunity with the England A team.”

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Yeah, that’s what I took you as meaning. I also took that to mean “a 10” that you can win a would cup with. And no, that’s not a Beaver level player I’m picturing.


I think NZ could have many Beaver level players that could go to a world cup, not in a play style perspective I mean, just as in players that only command a couple of facets in their expertise and experience. Robinson and Millar could both control a game with their boot like Merths. Jacomb, Harkin, and Godfrey can present the ball at the line like Cruden. Kemara might be a bit more of a vision player like Richie and learning from /playing with Havili. With even a couple of u21/u20 youngsters that could charge infront of those names in SR.


But I’m saying despite that diversity actually showing great 10 development in the country, I can’t see those players developing enough skill sets in time to outshine Pero’s dependability and composure (only going on his AB performances here though) or the experience and knowledge that Barrett would bring to a group (or as you say someone with the experience of Richie). So the WC 10’s will be those three players.


Fully agree re consistency, this is why I see Dmac being a good option by the time 2027 comes around. Last year was his first at playing 10 in test matches, and his second year over all (well he had one SR season 6/7 years ago too). If he can just get to grips with how to bailout (pass to the 12 and don’t carry it/take it into contact yourself!) safely when plays disrupted and develop a bit more trickery/deception with his option taking, he’ll surpass Mo’unga in general, and even some of Carters play. I’m not sure Barrett was ever the type to mold his style whether he had stayed at full back, 10 or even on the wing. He just players like he did in the back yard and that’s it, it either (you either make it..) works or it doesn’t. It was completely apparent that he was never going to be as great a 10 as he was random backline player (he can’t pass far or kick accurately), so I think it’s perfectly fine to have used him wherever the team needs him. I’d agree though, that sort of flexibility indeed a) causes flexibility to be needed in team mates as well, and b) sets a bad example. Let’s hope it doesn’t get repeated on Pero and Dmac!

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