England coach Stuart Lancaster has revealed that he is excited about the future challenges his side will face after signing a contract extension to remain in his role until 2020.
The 44-year-old has been in the position since 2012, and now he along with his staff – which includes Graham Rowntree, Andy Farrell and Mike Catt – are looking to guide the Three Lions to success beyond the World Cup next year and into Japan in 2019.
Lancaster told England Rugby's official website: "It's great that the RFU have got faith in us as a coaching group and its support has been critical to what we have achieved to date.
"While our focus is on the QBE International against New Zealand and the 2015 World Cup on home soil will be a once-in-a lifetime opportunity, we want to build a team for England Rugby that leads into Japan in 2019 and beyond.
"We believe that England Rugby is moving in the right direction, we have the right coaching and management team to do take us forward and are excited about the challenge ahead."
Lancaster has led England to 18 victories in the 30 matches during his tenure.
Simon Sinclair
