Northampton director of rugby Jim Mallinder is not in the running to become the next permanent manager of England after failing to apply by Wednesday's deadline.
Mallinder has long been regarded as a potential England manager and following Martin Johnson's resignation last year the 45-year-old was considered by many to be the favourite to take over the national side.
Indeed, it was reported that the RFU had approached Mallinder about the position but that was quickly denied by both parties.
The deadline for applications was lunchtime on Wednesday and although interested in the job, Mallinder has confirmed he did not apply.
"No, I've not applied," Mallinder told the BBC. "It's probably the best job in the world coaching wise. What a great opportunity. But it's got to be the right thing at the right time.
"At the moment I'm concerned with getting Northampton to win something. You can't be distracted, it's got to be full on and that's what I am, that's what the rest of the coaches are and that's what the players are.
"I spoke to [Rugby Football Union director of operations] Rob Andrew a month or so ago, as I have done previously. I expressed that one day I think it's a tremendous job to do.
"I'd like to do [England] at some time."
Mallinder is the second high-profile coach to declare himself out of the race after former All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith distanced himself from the job.
Stuart Lancaster was appointed coach on an interim basis for the Six Nations and as it stands is the only confirmed candidate.