Steve Borthwick is expected to be appointed as England’s new head coach on Monday, according to the PA news agency.
The 43-year-old Leicester boss has been the overwhelming favourite for the national team role since Eddie Jones was sacked earlier this month following a disappointing run of results.
The former England captain's first match in charge of England will be the Six Nations opener against Scotland on 4 February. He leaves the Tigers after two-and-a-half years at the helm and he has won plenty of plaudits along the way for the work he has achieved with the team.