Red Roses add Matt Ferguson to coaching staff for upcoming series

England's Red Roses have announced the return of Matt Ferguson to their coaching staff under John Mitchell. Ferguson, who previously worked with England's forwards from 2015 to 2018, will focus on the scrum and contact areas. His hiring follows the recent addition of Shaun Edwards as a consultant coach specializing in defense. The team is preparing for matches against New Zealand and the USA, with a touring squad expected to be revealed within the next week. England's upcoming games include two fixtures against World Cup runner-ups New Zealand and one against the USA at the end of October.

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