Vesty joins England coaching staff

Eddie Jones has appointed Sam Vesty as England’s skills coach for their upcoming two-Test series against Argentina.

Vesty, who is currently backs coach at Premiership side Worcester Warriors, will join the senior squad on the two-week tour in place of Rory Teague, who has joined Bordeaux-Bègles.

The 35-year-old made 228 appearances during stints at Leicester Tigers and Bath as a utility back, and was voted as members' player of the year and players' player of the year during his years at the former.

Vesty helped steer Worcester Cavaliers to the Aviva 'A' League final for the very first time in the 2014/15 season, while also playing a big role in helping a young Warriors side reach the latter stages of the British and Irish Cup.

Capped at U18 and U21 level respectively, he also made two senior appearances for England – both against Argentina – in 2009. 

England head coach Eddie Jones said: "I was impressed by how Worcester attack. He interviewed very well. He's got a nice feel for the game and I think he can add to us and help us with the attack."