Vern Cotter is reportedly on the shortlist to become the next England coach © Getty Images
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Gavin Mairs reports in the Daily Telegraph that Clermont Auvergne coach Vern Cotter is in contention to become the new England head coach.
Vern Cotter, the coach of French Top 14 side Clermont Auvergne, is understood to be in contention for the England head coach position if Stuart Lancaster is not retained beyond the Six Nations championship.
The headhunting firm hired by the Rugby Football Union to search for a permanent successor to Martin Johnson, who resigned as England manager in November, is thought to have given a presentation about their progress to the professional game board yesterday.
Cotter, who was narrowly pipped by Steve Hansen to succeed Graham Henry as the next All Blacks coach, is understood to be one of the leading names under consideration, along with former South Africa and Italy coach Nick Mallett.
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