Catt joins England coaching team

Mike Catt has joined the England coaching staff ahead of next month's five-match tour of South Africa.

It has been confirmed that the former England international will leave his role with London Irish at the end of the Aviva Premiership season to become part of Stuart Lancaster's team.

"Mike has played at the top level and is highly respected," said Lancaster. "He has done a great job at whilst coaching at London Irish and we are looking forward to working with him on this South Africa tour.

"He is experienced in playing in South Africa and this will be invaluable as we prepare for this challenging and exciting tour."

Catt admitted that the chance to work with some of the nation's best young talent made the opportunity too hard . . .