Brian Smith to land England role

27-06-2008 16:18

Brian Smith has made no secret of his desire to work.

Brian Smith has agreed to become the final piece in the jigsaw.

All that remains is for the Rugby Football Union to compensate Irish for the final year of Smith's contract.

Irish are unhappy that news of the RFU's intention to approach Smith made its way into the media weeks ago.

Smith made no secret of his desire to join up with the England set-up in an interview with Radio Berkshire last week.