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The Rugby Football Union (RFU) are fast running out of options as they search for a new England head coach - a position vacated by the recent departure of Andy Robinson. Former Wallaby coach and current Reds mentor Eddie Jones has become the latest person to turn his back on the RFU.
The list of former and current coaches who have made themselves unavailable for the England hotseat is becoming more impressive by the day.
On Monday former Bok coach Nick Mallett gave the RFU a polite "no thank you", while Harlequins director of rugby Dean Richards also made it clear there has been no formal contact between him and the RFU.
Gloucester's Dean Ryan is another who in recent weeks has removed his name from the RFU's list of hopefuls.
Bristol's Richard Hill remains an outside bet, but England attack coach Brian Ashton looks more likely to be named caretaker-boss for the Six Nations next year - as the RFU's Director of Elite Rugby Rob Andrew runs out of time and options.
On Tuesday Jones quashed speculation linking him with the role as England coach, saying he will lead Queensland through the entire Super 14 season.
Jones made it clear he had no intentions of leaving the Reds.
"I've got a normal contractual relationship with Queensland where I have to give them a number of months notice and they have to give me a number of months notice," he told the Australian Associated Press (AAP).
"Having said all that, I can assure you I'll be coaching Queensland in the Super 14 this year."
Jones, who has knocked back two approaches from rival nations, believed to be Japan and Fiji, doesn't expect to be chased by England but didn't rule out a move after May, 2007.
"Like any coach, at the end of the season you don't know where you stand," he said.
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