Dean Ryan to join RFU

Former Worcester and Gloucester coach Dean Ryan is to join the RFU in August as head of international player development.

"Ryan will be responsible for leading and managing the international performance pathway to provide a pipeline of players capable of securing sustainable success for England Rugby," said the RFU.

The 50-year-old, who was capped four times by England during his playing days, will work under director of professional rugby Nigel Melville.