Lancaster confirmed as England boss

Stuart Lancaster has been appointed as England’s new permanent head coach on a four-year contract, the Rugby Football Union have confirmed.

Thu, 29 Mar, 2012 - 13:29

Stuart Lancaster has been appointed as England’s new permanent head coach on a four-year contract, the Rugby Football Union have confirmed.

Lancaster, 42, will lead England into their home Rugby World Cup in 2015 after seeing off competition for the job from Nick Mallett.

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