England Rugby has appointed John Mitchell as head coach of England A in their one-off game this weekend.
The defence coach will lead the England A side against Scotland A at Mattioli Woods Welford Road, Leicester on Sunday, 27 June (2pm KO).
Eddie Jones said: “Mitch is very good with young players and will pass on his knowledge and experience to this group.
“The team selection will be a collaborative decision and Mitch will be in charge on match day.”
Mitchell said: “It’s exciting for us to be working with this new group of players and seeing them grow day-by-day.
“We have a responsibility to perform as an England team and I’m looking forward to leading this side in an international game against Scotland A.”
Elsewhere, Miles Reid sustained a facial bone fracture in training on Wednesday which will rule him out of England’s summer series of fixtures.
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CENTRES:
- 13. Stirling Mortlock (Australia)
- 12. Manu Tuilagi (England)
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- Scrum-half: George Gregan (Australia)
FRONT-ROW:
- Loosehead-prop: Mako Vunipola (England)
- Hooker: John Smit (South Africa)
- Tighthead-prop: Kyle Sinckler (England)
SECOND-ROW:
- Lock: Maro Itoje (England)
- Lock: Victor Matfield (South Africa)
BACK-ROW:
- Blindside-flanker: Schalk Burger (South Africa)
- Openside-flanker: George Smith (Australia)
- Number 8: Billy Vunipola (England)
