Tuesday 10 November 2015 09:12, UK
The RFU has denied making any approach for Australia coach Michael Cheika, the current world coach of the year.
Reports in Australia claimed that the RFU had sounded out Cheika about replacing Stuart Lancaster as England head coach, with president Jason Leonard named as having made contact with the Wallabies boss.
However, an RFU spokesman rejected the reports, insisting: "There has been no contact."
Former Leinster boss Cheika, 48, is contracted to the Australia Rugby Union (ARU) until the end of 2017, having recently guided the Wallabies to the World Cup final.
The Australian newspaper reported that Leonard had made contact with Cheika, as speculation builds regarding Lancaster's future.
Former Leeds coach Lancaster's position remains in jeopardy after England were eliminated from the World Cup at the group stages.
A five-man panel is reviewing England's World Cup failure and is due to report its findings to the RFU on November 17.
Cheika was named World Rugby's coach of the year last week, following a whirlwind 12 months in the Test arena that saw them reach the final at Twickenham where they were beaten by New Zealand.
England have already been linked with Ireland boss Joe Schmidt and former South Africa coach Nick Mallett.
The RFU continues to keep its counsel while its review continues.
