the family that is left as well. he was such an infectious character. there is too many things. i mean, the fact of bringing the sport to a new audience isjust the fact of bringing the sport to a new audience is just one of the small things that he helped to do. kevin sinfield has described his new job as england rugby union defence coach as a wonderful opportunity . the rugby league legend had forged a successful partnership coaching at leicester tigers with steve borthwick. so when he was asked to join him in the england setup, it was an easy decision to make. he s been speaking to bbc rugby union correspondent chrisjones. it happened very quickly. i must say it happened very quickly. i must say i am honoured and delighted to be here. to work alongside steve with
the name of this entrance in his honour. let s get more on this from our correspondent chrisjones. so, chris, why is he going back, does he need to? so, chris, why is he going back, does he need to? that s a really aood does he need to? that s a really good question does he need to? that s a really good question because - does he need to? that s a really good question because his - does he need to? that s a reallyl good question because his legacy does he need to? that s a really . good question because his legacy is there for all to see, those two world cup semifinal, three grand slams, the most successful coach in the history of wales. he is already established as a coaching legend in wales, but i think the pool, the buzz of international rugby. he has been coaching at the super rugby side the chiefs, it didn t go particularly well for him. i think the six nations at international coaching is in his blood. he has been tempted back. the big question is, what kind of boost will prov
a week today in wisconsin. rahm said he felt way worse than when he tested positive for covid i9 he s had the virus twice in the past three months. sports fans in wales will need to prove they ve been fully vaccinated or had a negative covid test to attend events with more than 10,000 people from next month. the rules will apply to the four rugby union internationals taking place at the principality stadium in cardiff a sell out crowd of over 74 thousand will attend the first game, against new zealand, on the 30th of october. let s turn our attention to rugby union now as the new premiership season gets under way this evening with a pretty tasty opener between bristol and saracens. and for the first time, there s 13 teams, with no relegation from last season due to the pandemic and saracens returning to the top flight. well let s speak live to our correspondent chrisjones now who is at ashton gate.