Andy Farrell signs extended Ireland deal to dampen England’s hopes

• Defence coach agrees extended contract to summer of 2020 • England hoping to have next coach lined up after World CupAndy Farrell’s chances of replacing Eddie Jones as England’s next head coach look slim after he signed a contract extension with Ireland until the summer of 2020.Farrell, who was announced as Joe Schmidt’s defence coach in January 2016 – a month after he was shown the door by the Rugby Football Union – has rebuilt his reputation with Ireland and was singled out for praise by Johnny Sexton after the Six Nations grand slam-clinching victory against England in March. Related: Edd…