John Mitchell has quit his role as England defence coach to join the backroom staff of Premiership club Wasps, it was announced Friday. Mitchell, a former All Blacks head coach, will step down from his England role after the November international programme. "I am sure he will do a great job in his new role at Wasps," the veteran Australian coach added. The RFU said they were "in the process of finalising a contract for a new England attack coach", adding the recruitment process for the defence coach role is "well under way". "We are thrilled to add John to the coaching group for this season," said Wasps head coach Lee Blackett.

Source: News 24 July 23, 2021 17:37 UTC