Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie has revealed that England interim coach Stuart Lancaster will be interviewed for the full-time position.

The temporary head coach, who has led England to two victories out of three in the Six Nations campaign, is expected to be interviewed before the end of the tournament.

Ritchie also stated that the RFU are hopeful of securing a new permanent coach before the close of the Six Nations, according to Sky Sports News.

The news comes after an RFU briefing held today in order to discuss the full-time vacancy.