ROB Andrew yesterday launched another blistering attack on the RFU after the belated discovery that his Newcastle Falcons prop David Wilson suffered a broken jaw playing for England Under 21s on Friday.

While decrying the fact that Wilson was allowed home without even having an X-ray, Andrew also described the amount of junior representative rugby as "an astronomical waste of money."

Newcastle's Director of Rugby recently lambasted the RFU for their lack of vision, saying there was no-one at Twickenham capable of sorting out the mess in which the English game finds itself.

Wilson, from South Shields, has made two starts and nine bench appearances for the Falcons this season and is tipped to play for the full England side.

He was an ever-present in the Under 21s' Grand Slam, which culminated with Friday's win against Ireland.

Andrew said: "It's just absolutely ridiculous that he was not taken for an X-ray after complaining of jaw pains. As soon as we heard he was experiencing pain we told him to go to South Shields Hospital. There's now a real chance he could miss the rest of our season.

"It's staggering that with all the resources of the RFU medical team they did not even take him to be looked at. I'm furious with the shambolic way this whole episode has been handled."

Wilson was transferred to the facial until at Sunderland General Hospital, where he had an operation yesterday.

Andrew continued: "Unfortunately it's symptomatic of age group rugby in this country and you have to ask what benefit there is. There are three teams at Under 18 level, then there's the colleges, Under 19s, students, Under 21s and universities.

"It's utterly pointless and an astronomical waste of money, which could be better spent developing the most talented players in the club environment as well as funding the community game."

Andrew ruled himself out of joining the England management team, then gave a clear indication why so many commentators and fans believe he should take over at Twickenham.

Andrew had been linked with the role of England team manager - a position effectively held by Sir Clive Woodward before he resigned in 2004 - which would free Andy Robinson to concentrate solely on coaching.

It could be argued Andrew stands more chance of changing the RFU from within but the ex-England fly-half insists his loyalties remain with Newcastle.

''I can categorically say I will not be putting my hat in the ring,'' said Andrew.

''It's not something I have ever coveted and it's not a position I am interested in taking up at this point in time.

''I am loyal to Newcastle and they have been fabulous to me. I feel that is where my job is and where my responsibility lies.

''We have a plan at Newcastle for the next five or six years and I do not wish to turn my back on that plan.''

l Two England Under 18 sides featuring six Newcastle players beat Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday. Newcastle fly half Robert Miller, who goes to Keswick School, scored 19 points from two tries, three conversions and a penalty as his team beat Scotland A 24-8.

England are preparing one squad for the Home Internationals and another for the European Championships in Treviso, near Venice, next month. They will continue their preparations at Loughborough on Sunday.

l The RFU Council have voted 44-2 in favour of Division One being expanded from 14 to 16 clubs next season. There will be no relegation and only one team will go down from Division Two, which could spare Harrogate, who have only Orrell below them.