Former Manchester United assistant coach Brian Kidd has been recruited as technical development manager and will oversee the club's youth system whilst Andy Welsh, formerly an integral part of Leeds United's youth development, will run City's own domestic academy.

BBC: Man City switch focus on to youth

In Johnson's absence, RFU elite rugby director Rob Andrew will step in as manager for the tour, with assistant coaches Wells (forwards), Ford (defence), and technical specialists Rowntree (scrummaging) and Callard (kicking) already on board.

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