Ashton deal is 'indefinite' - Andrew - Sport in brief

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The Rugby Football Union announced on Wednesday that Ashton would be retained following the conclusion of Andrew's post-World Cup review.

"It is very straightforward as far as the contractual situation is concerned," said Andrew. "The contract is an indefinite contract, with no time limit. He might be here in 2015. It has a notice period, like all contracts have."

Andrew also claimed too much had been made of the review, which he pointed out is something the RFU now routinely carry out after any major tournament or tour.

Ashton's coaching methods came under fire during the World Cup and, particularly afterwards, in books written by players Lawrence Dallaglio and Mike Catt.

Andrew added: "I am not going to go into the details of the review. It has been overplayed in some quarters.

"We carried out a review in the autumn last year and after the Six Nations.

"It is slightly more detailed and has taken longer than the previous two reviews, but they form part of what we do."