By Shona Duthie

The RFU interim chief Nigel Melville is planning to speak with Warren Gatland about succeeding Eddie Jones when the England head coach's tenure comes to an end.

Melville, who stepped last month in as interim chief following the resignation of Steve Brown , intends to compile a list of potential candidates to replace Jones with the aim of looking at home-grown coaches.

In line for the role is Jones' predecessor Stuart Lancaster, as well as Gatland, with Melville stating he would consider speaking to both.