Former England captain Kevin Sinfield has quit the Rugby Football League following the appointment of ex-Wigan boss Shaun Wane as the new head coach. Wane said: “I am honoured to be appointed head coach of my country’s national team at such an exciting and important time for rugby league in England. “I would particularly like to pay tribute to Wayne Bennett as England head coach. Rimmer, who with Sinfield carried out a review into the Lions tour, said: “We think this is an exciting appointment that will be welcomed by England rugby league supporters as we prepare for this year’s Ashes series and the 2021 Rugby League World Cup. “Shaun is passionate about the game and his country and is also an outstanding coach, as shown by his record in eight seasons as Wigan’s head coach, a major feature of which was the success he and the club had in developing so many home-grown players.

Source: Express February 03, 2020 08:15 UTC