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England Have to Stick with Borthwick, Insists Jones

Updated / Tuesday, 17 Mar 2026 11:01, Eddie Jones, former England head coach, said 'he thinks they should support Borthwick' as the RFU begins an inquest into England's Six Nations campaign.
England finished fifth after a 48-46 defeat by France, with only a round-one win over Wales; routs by Scotland and Ireland and a late collapse against Italy prompted RFU scrutiny.
Noting a prior 12-win run, Jones argued 'Jones added' that Borthwick is the right man to coach England and should be supported, criticizing the English media.
Borthwick will be grilled by the RFU and must explain fixes as players, backroom staff, and an anonymous review panel give views during the several-week investigation with Bill Sweeney's backing.
Jones warned sacking Borthwick would be 'foolhardy' so close to next year's World Cup in Australia, as England regroup for the Nations Championship starting July 3.

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The Independent

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Eddie Jones says it would be ‘foolhardy’ for England to sack Steve Borthwick

England lost four of their five matches in this year’s Six Nations under Steve Borthwick

1 day ago·London, United Kingdom

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RTÉ

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England have to stick with Borthwick, insists Jones

Former England head coach Eddie Jones feels sacking Steve Borthwick would be "foolhardy" despite a poor Guinness Six Nations campaign.

1 day ago·Ireland

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Jones: Sacking Borthwick would be 'foolhardy'

Former England head coach Eddie Jones feels sacking Steve Borthwick would be "foolhardy" despite a poor Six Nations campaign.

1 day ago·United States

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Wales Online

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Eddie Jones gives view on sacking Steve Borthwick as investigation begins

Steve Borthwick faces an anxious wait as the RFU launch a probe into England's woeful Six Nations performance

1 day ago·Wales, United Kingdom

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Le Figaro

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Six Nations: "This Is the Man It Takes to Train England," Eddie Jones Supports Steve Borthwick

The former breeder of the XV Rose, the finalist of the 2019 World Cup, came to the support of his former deputy and successor, despite the disappointing fifth place in 2026.

2 days ago·Paris, France

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Sports 365

England Confronts Tough Questions Following Shocking Six Nations Defeat - sports365.info

Paul Rees urged England to confront their weaknesses head-on following a devastating Six Nations defeat. He stressed the importance of immediate reflection to identify precisely where their tactics and execution faltered in this disappointing loss —- Author : Caleb Wilson Publish date : 2026-03-17 22:41:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source. —

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