Borthwick blames Eddie for England’s woes
Steve Borthwick said the England team he took over from Eddie Jones “weren’t good at anything” following a defeat in his first match in charge.
Steve Borthwick said the England team he took over from Eddie Jones “weren’t good at anything” following a defeat in his first match in charge.
Steve Borthwick begins his career as England head coach against Scotland in Saturday’s Six Nations opener at Twickenham with a side showing several changes from the Eddie Jones era.
Steve Borthwick may have learned his trade as a coach under Eddie Jones but the new England boss said on Monday he has no intention of emulating his predecessor’s mind games, insisting he will remain “authentic”.
England coach Steve Borthwick retained Owen Farrell as captain while recalling veterans Dan Cole and Elliot Daly as he announced his first Six Nations squad on Monday.
Former captain Steve Borthwick has edged out New Zealander Scott Robertson to be appointed as the new England head coach.
Former England lock Steve Borthwick is set to be named as the country’s new head coach on Monday, according to British media reports.
Talks between the RFU and Leicester Tigers over the release of head coach Steve Borthwick to replace Eddie Jones as England boss have reportedly stalled.
Eddie Jones’ tenure as England head coach will be brought to an end, with the RFU to confirm the decision on Tuesday following a comprehensive review.
Springbok and Montpellier flyhalf Handre Pollard has reportedly rejected a big-money offer from a Japanese club in favour of Leicester Tigers, a move which is expected to be confirmed this week.
Jasper Wiese has been given a ringing endorsement to cover for Duane Vermeulen should the Springbok veteran not recover in time for the British & Irish Lions series.