Rugby-New Zealander Mitchell named England women's coach

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Women's Six Nations Championship - England v France - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - April 29, 2023 England's Maud Muir takes a photograph with fans and celebrates after winning the women's six nations Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

(Reuters) - England Women have appointed John Mitchell as head coach and the Japan men's defence coach will take charge after this year's World Cup, the country's governing RFU said on Thursday.

Mitchell, who has been head coach of New Zealand and the United States as well as coaching in Australia, South Africa and England, will stay with Japan until the end of the men's World Cup in France, which takes place from Sept. 8 to Oct. 28.