Former England World Cup winning back Mike Catt has accepted an offer to assist England head coach Stuart Lancaster on a two month contract for their tour of South Africa in June.

Port Elizabeth, South Africa born Catt is reported to have agreed terms to assist England in June as a stop-gap measure while England appoint a permanent assistant coach.

The favourite for the full time position is New Zealand coach Wayne Smith who would only be able to join in September.

The Mirror reports that Catt will start work with England following his final game as London Irish coach next Friday.