England appoint ex-All Black coach Strawbridge on permanent basis

The 59-year-old will link up with England before their summer tour to Japan and New Zealand.

PERMANENT ROLE: Joe Schmidt with Andrew Strawbridge during their time on the All Blacks coaching ticket. Pic: Brendan Moran, Sportsfile

England have appointed Andrew Strawbridge to their coaching team on a permanent basis following his spell as a consultant during the Six Nations.

Former All Blacks assistant coach Strawbridge spent four weeks working with Steve Borthwick before returning to his native New Zealand during the Championship.