Saturday 14 November 2015 16:37, UK
Wales head coach Warren Gatland says he has no interest in succeeding Stuart Lancaster as England boss.
The New Zealander has led Wales to two Six Nations Grand Slams, plus World Cup semi-final and quarter-final appearances during his eight-year reign.
He is under contract with the Welsh Rugby Union until 2019, incorporating that year's World Cup in Japan, and has underlined his commitment to that role.
"I am not interested in the England job," Gatland told WalesOnline.
Wales Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies confirmed that anyone wishing to speak to Gatland would need to request permission to do so, and no such request has yet been made.
Reports had suggested that Gatland could listen to any Rugby Football Union (RFU) overtures following Lancaster's departure earlier in the week.
But he now joins the likes of his fellow New Zealanders Wayne Smith and Graham Henry in dismissing speculation linking him to the post.
I am not interested in the England job.
South African Jake White, who coached the Springboks to World Cup glory eight years ago, remains the bookmakers' favourite, although he said on Thursday that he had not been approached by the RFU.
And White insisted the only way he would succeed Lancaster was if the RFU chased his services, and not the other way around.
"Since I finished with the Springboks I have always made it clear I have a burning desire to win another World Cup," White said.
"I can win the World Cup for England. I would never be saying that I was keen on the job if I did not believe I could do it."
