World Cup winner Richard Hill has been appointed as England's team manager, the Rugby Football Union has announced.

The Saracens legend has been added to Eddie Jones' backroom staff to provide off-field support to the Grand Slam champions in a newly-created role that begins on October 2.

"Richard is an icon of English rugby and I'm very pleased he has agreed to join the management team," Jones said of the appointment.

Hill, who played across the back row, won 71 caps for England and made five Test appearances for the British and Irish Lions in a decorated international career spanning eight years.

The 43-year-old spent his entire career at Saracens before retiring in 2008, was already employed by the Rugby Football Union on a part-time basis, mentoring emerging flankers such as Jack Clifford and Sam Underhill.

He will report directly to Jones and will begin his new position at England's pre-autumn training camp in Brighton, which starts on Sunday, having performed a similar role on the Saxons' recent tour of South Africa.

"Richard's vast international experience and in-depth knowledge of the RFU player pathway means he's a great fit for this role in the England set-up," Jones said.

"It's important we use the knowledge of former international players and keep an historical link with the past. I'm in no doubt he'll excel in his role.

"I look forward to working with him again as we continue our preparation for the Old Mutual Wealth Series later this year."

In 2008, Hill was appointed RFU player pathway liaison manager to help identify, mentor and develop young England players on and off the field.

"It's a great honour to take up this position with the national team," Hill said.

"These are exciting times for English rugby and I look forward to supporting the team and management in our journey to the World Cup in 2019."