England: coaching staff update

The RFU can confirm Matt Proudfoot’s tenure as England senior men’s forwards coach has come to an end.

Matt Proudfoot agreed to step down after three years under former England senior men’s head coach Eddie Jones.

RFU executive director of performance rugby, Conor O’Shea said; “We are very grateful to Matt for all he has done for England and wish him every success in his next career move."

Proudfoot said: “It has been a privilege to be part of the team for the last three years.”

The RFU can also confirm Brett Hodgson and Danny Kerry have left the England coaching team.