The experienced physiotherapist rejoins England’s staff under manager Martin Johnson with immediate effect.

Pask replaces Barney Kenny, who takes up a new role as head of physiotherapy for the Rugby Football Union’s elite rugby department, headed by Rob Andrew.

Pask was part of England’s back-room team in more than 100 Test matches, notably the successful 2003 World Cup expedition to Australia.

He said: “I’ve worked with Martin on nearly all of his games as a player and as England captain, and the opportunity to do so again now that he is the England team manager was one I couldn’t turn down.”