RFU Back Borthwick to Lead England at World Cup Regardless of Results

RFU back Borthwick to lead England at World Cup regardless of results

Two months ago, the RFU extended Borthwick's contract until after the 2028 Six Nations even though this year's edition saw England lose four out of five matches in a single Championship for the first time in the tournament's history. Victories over Fiji and Argentina during the July leg of the inaugural Nations Championship, after a comprehensive defeat by world champions South Africa, bolstered Borthwick's position. England, however head into S…

RFU explains Steve Borthwick contract decision ahead of World Cup

Borthwick’s deal has been extended through to the summer of 2028

Borthwick given RFU backing for World Cup even if England flop in Nations Championship

* RFU chief Bill Sweeney offers full support to Borthwick * England boosted by fly-half Fin Smith returning to training Steve Borthwick has been given the Rugby Football Union’s unequivocal backing to lead England into next year’s World Cup even if the side flop this autumn. In September Borthwick’s contract was extended to after the…