Anthony Seibold will leave Eddie Jones’ setup after just over a year, and describes the England boss as ‘a master coach’
Tom Curry has been hailed as one of the best rugby players in the world in either code by Anthony Seibold, England’s outgoing defence coach.
Seibold will leave Eddie Jones’ set-up after just over a year to become head coach of National Rugby League (NRL) side Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in his native Australia, with Brett Hodgson due to replace him.
Pondering which England player would thrive in the 13-man game ahead of a meeting with New Zealand at Twickenham, Seibold opted for Sale Sharks’ all-action openside flanker.
“It’s hard to pick,” he said. “I’ve always said Tom Curry would be an outstanding rugby league player. I think he’s one of the world’s best rugby players in either code, full-stop. I have great admiration for his toughness, his work ethic, his skill level.