Stuart Lancaster is to be named as the new England coach. We take a closer look at Martin Johnson's replacement.
1969: Born October 9 in Penrith, Cumbria.
1992: Makes his debut for Leeds, where he became a regular fixture in the side. Lancaster was Leeds' regular flanker and captain until 2000.
2000: Retires from rugby after playing at Headingley for eight years after becoming the first Leeds player to play a century of games since the amalgamation of Headingley and Roundhay.
2001: Appointed head of the Leeds RFU Academy, a position which he held for five years.
2006: Became the director of rugby at Leeds Carnegie and led them to promotion back to the Premiership following a title-winning season in 2006-07.
2008: Appointed the head of the Rugby Football Union's elite player development in March, helping to bring through a number of exciting talents including England scrum-half Danny Care.
2010: Becomes manager of the England Saxons.
2011: Wins the Churchill Cup with Saxons.
December 8- Announced Lancaster would head up an interim England coaching team, also including Graham Rowntree and Andy Farrell, for the Six Nations.
December 11 - Names an elite player squad featuring nine uncapped players and 13 changes from the World Cup campaign.
2012: January 25 - Announces his intention to apply for the job on a permanent basis.
January 30- Names Chris Robshaw as captain in their Six Nations opener against Scotland.
February 4 - England beat Scotland 13-6 in Lancaster's first match in charge.
March 17 - England finish second in the Six Nations behind Wales.
March 29 - Lancaster is understood to have been appointed England head coach.
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