Andrew to reveal manager choice

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

It would be a significant shock if Andrew does not propose Martin Johnson, England's 2003 World Cup-winning captain, for the newly-created position.

Andrew, England's director of elite rugby, is known to have met with Johnson to discuss the team manager role at least once over the last month.

The Rugby Football Union sanctioned the appointment of a new team manager and a new specialist coach when Andrew delivered his review of the Six Nations last month.

No specific job description was ever drawn up for the team role, following a request for flexibility from Andrew, and that is also set to be outlined on Wednesday.

The RFU management board must still ratify Andrew's proposal and there could potentially be sticking points ahead.

There are senior figures who are desperate for Johnson to be brought in but there are others who remain wary of what he will demand.

Johnson is known to want complete control over the England coaching staff but RFU chief executive Francis Baron warned there will be no mass clearout.

"It is important when someone new comes in they have an opportunity to mould the coaching team going forward. But my management philosophy is evolution not revolution," said Baron.

"There will be no blank cheque."