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The Rugby Football Union has confirmed that England assistant coaches Andy Farrell, Mike Catt and Graham Rowntree have all been released from their duties.

The trio worked under Stuart Lancaster, who left his post as head coach in November, but were kept on after England's disappointing Rugby World Cup campaign so that new head coach Eddie Jones could decide whether they would be retained.

However, the RFU announced on Monday that all three would depart their assistant roles, paving the way for Jones to name his own coaching staff.

"Having met with all of the coaches to talk through the future direction, we felt it was the right time to make changes," Jones told England Rugby's official website on Monday.

"They are all experienced guys and have contributed greatly to this England team over recent years and I know everyone at the Union is appreciative of their hard work and commitment.

"On behalf of the players that have benefitted from their coaching and RFU, I wish them the very best for the future."

Australian Jones took charge as Lancaster's successor earlier this month and it is reported that current Saracens defence and forwards coach Paul Gustard, as well as ex-England captain Steve Borthwick, will join a new-look coaching support team.

As part of Lancaster's coaching set-up, the trio -- all England internationals -- coached England to 22 victories in 36 Tests, with the highlight being a Twickenham win against world champions New Zealand in 2012.

But this year's World Cup campaign was a failure, with England suffering pool stage defeats against Wales and Australia that destroyed any hope of them reaching the quarter-finals -- and saw them become the first host nation in the tournament's 28-year history not to reach the knockout stages.

Lancaster departed within a fortnight of the tournament finishing, with Jones appointed shortly afterwards -- and the departures of three such experienced figures represents the first major decision of his reign.

Former Wigan rugby league star Farrell became England backs coach in 2011 and, together with forwards specialist Rowntree, was part of the 2013 British & Irish Lions coaching staff under Warren Gatland that claimed a Test series-winning triumph against Australia.

Former Leicester prop Rowntree, meanwhile, joined the England coaching set-up in 2008, initially working with Lancaster's predecessor Martin Johnson, while former Bath and London Irish back Catt took up an England skills coach role in 2012.

Information from the Press Association was used in this report.