ENGLAND coach Jack Rowell is unlikely to accept a renewed contract if it means giving up his business career, according to Rugby Football Union (RFU) secretary Tony Hallett.

Hallett believes the England coach's future will finally be sorted out after the last Five Nations match against Wales in Cardiff in two weeks, but he fears that Rowell will not want the post on a full time basis.

Rowell has already said he would like a new contract, but has admitted that there are several points that needed to be negotiated before a new deal could be finalised.

Many believe Rowell is the man to take England to the 1999 World Cup, but there is also a growing feeling amongst officials that the job of England coach should be made a full time one.

This is where the conflict arises as Rowell has recently been made chairman of a pharmaceutical firm in Cambridge a 150 miles from where he lives in Bath.

"I think we have a policy that is for choosing the best coach for the job. Jack Rowell was chosen as the best coach and as far as I am aware is still the best coach for the job," said Hallett.

"You do want to get your best man, but in an increasing professional era, it may be necessary to have a full time coach."