Stuart Lancaster's England coaching career – in pictures

8 December 2011 England unveil Stuart Lancaster (centre), Graham Rowntree (right) and Andy Farrell (left) as their interim coaching team for the Six Nations. Lancaster heads the team and steps up from his dual role as the coach of England Saxons and the RFU's head of player development Photograph: Clive Gee/PA

5 January 2012 After a troubled World Cup campaign for England, Lancaster vows to reform 'the culture' of the national team. He shows his willingness to crack down on bad behaviour by throwing Danny Care out of the England squad after the scrum‑half is arrested twice in three weeks for drink‑related offences Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

11 January 2012 More signs of change from Lancaster: he unveils a new-look 32-man England squad for the Six Nations, with nine uncapped players – including Owen Farrell – and 13 changes from the failed World Cup campaign Photograph: Lee Smith/Action Images

16 January 2012 Lancaster says he wants to restore a sense of national identity to the team and invites former Manchester United and England captain Gary Neville to deliver a motivational talk to the squad. Rugby league players Jamie Peacock and Kevin Sinfield and a former army corporal who was shot in the face during service in Iraq also address the players Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters

30 January 2012 Lancaster names 25-year-old Chris Robshaw, with a solitary cap to his name, as the new England captain. Some see the choice as an investment in the future, others as a gamble that could cost England in the Six Nations Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images

4 February 2012 England grind out a 13-6 win at Murrayfield in Lancaster's first match in charge. England had not won in Edinburgh since 2004 and Lancaster says the result will 'give the players the confidence that we're going in the right direction' Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

11 February 2012 England find themselves 12-6 down at a snowy Stadio Olimpico but rally to win 15-9. Lancaster has won two away games at the start of his England career but the side have yet to impress and Wales are to come Photograph: Ettore Ferrari/Ansa

25 February 2012 Lancaster makes a bold selection for the match with Wales. Owen Farrell plays fly-half for the first time in an England shirt and scrum-half Lee Dickson makes his debut. England lose 12-19 but attract praise for their style and push Wales all the way to the whistle Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

11 March 2012 England beat France 24-22 at the Stade de France and England show a fantastic team spirit. Chris Robshaw praises Lancaster's contribution: 'Stuart and the coaches behind the scenes have been great in terms of creating a great environment and allowing us to play the rugby we want to play' Photograph: Paul Harding/Action Images

17 March 2012 England's front row destroys Ireland as Lancaster's side win their final 2012 Six Nations match 30-9. England forwards coach Graham Rowntree later says Lancaster has dragged the team 'out of the gutter' Photograph: Paul Harding/Action Images

29 March 2012 The RFU confirms Lancaster has been chosen as England's next rugby union head coach Photograph: Adrian Dennis/AFP/Getty Images