Rob Andrew is to be appointed as the Rugby Football Union's professional rugby director following Thursday's meeting of the Professional Game Board.

Andrew's position as elite director of rugby had been the subject of speculation since the team's dismal World Cup campaign, and he twice stated that he would not be resigning.

His new role will not involve direct contact with the senior national team but he will have responsibility for other representative teams and the relationship with Premiership Rugby.

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