“His contribution to English rugby was enormous…” Jack Rowell, former XV De La Rose coach, dies aged 87.

Jack Rowell is no more. The Bath Club, his lifelong club, announced his death this Wednesday, July 3, at the age of 87. A former top-tier second line whose playing career has been undermined by injuries has not left an indelible mark. So he continued his coaching career at the age of 41.

And it is in this area that he will reach heights. His takeover of the Bath club in 1978 was commendable as he won five English championships (out of six in the club’s history). In 1995, after these various achievements, he replaced Jeff Cook as coach of XV de la Rose.

The thoughts of everyone at England Rugby are with the family and friends of former men’s head coach Jack Rowell who has sadly passed away.

Rowell enjoyed great success with @’BathRugby and led England to five successive Nations Grand Slams in 1995 and 1996.

A great rugby man?

— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) July 3, 2024

Winning two 5-nation tournaments in 1995 and 1996, he led his team to the semi-finals of the 1995 World Cup in South Africa. XV de la Rose’s last-minute quarter-final win over Australia (25-22) thanks to Andrew’s fall will be as memorable as Jonah Lomu’s semi-final defeat against Blacks. 45 -29), who wrote four essays that evening.

He retired from selection in 1997 and spent a period in management at Bristol before returning to the Bath helm as general manager in 2002. Ever since the announcement of his death, he has been showered with tributes. The Bath Club mourned his death in a statement.

Paying tribute to Jack Rowell, who passed away on the afternoon of July 1, 2024?

Hear from club chiefs as they honor Jack’s remarkable legacy and outstanding contributions to the Blue, Black and White? https://t.co/J1KM3yoHVb pic.twitter.com/oRYb4srRxQ

— Bath Rugby (@BathRugby) July 3, 2024

“Standing 2 meters tall, Jack Rowell was a towering figure in Bath and English rugby history, a unique character, visionary, brilliant strategist and inspirational coach who will never be equaled for his extraordinary achievements,” we read. Specifically.

Steve Borthwick, current coach of XV De La Rose, was able to work with Jack Rowell when he was a player: “As a player at Bath, I had the privilege of working with him when he was director of rugby” Not only a man of immense knowledge of rugby, his contribution to English rugby was immense, and He will be greatly missed.”