Robert Howley rules himself out of Wales job while denying bullying accusation

Warren Gatland’s assistant wants to coach club rugby in England or France after 2019 World Cup, but expresses surprise at Lee Byrne’s bullying claimsRob Howley will not be joining the queue to succeed Warren Gatland as Wales’s head coach after the 2019 World Cup. His decision has nothing to do with the criticism he received from the Ireland flanker Sean O’Brien after the Lions’ drawn series with New Zealand in the summer, or allegations of bullying made by a former Wales player this month in his autobiography. Rather it reflects Howley’s desire for change after what will be 12 years in Test ru…