After announcing that Owen Farrell will be England’s captain after unveiling his first 36-man England squad as head coach, Steve Borthwick says that the 31-year-old’s character is “integral” to the development of his team moving forward.
Billy Vunipola, Jonny May and Jack Nowell miss out on Borthwick's first England squad while the in-form Dan Cole, Elliot Daly and Ben Curry are included with Owen Farrell named as captain.
On his first outing as Englands’ defence coach, Kevin Sinfield spoke about taking on the role, learning about fight from Rob Burrow and Steve Borthwick, as well as recognising that World Cups don’t come around often.
Following the announcement of Steve Borthwick as England’s new head coach, Rugby Football Union CEO says that England ‘didn’t seem to be clicking’ under Eddie Jones.
Following his unveiling as England’s new head coach, Steve Borthwick and the RFU’s CEO spoke about the 43-year-old’s appointment, hopes for England and looking to make an England team that people want to support.
With Steve Borthwick reportedly being appointed England head coach on Monday, TRU heard from two of the Leicester Tigers head coach’s former teammates to learn more about the 43-year-old.
Former England international references Jones' success rate as head coach and feels the decision to sack the Australian is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to how "out of touch" the RFU are with the game.
After a disappointing loss to South Africa in England’s final game of the Autumn Nations Series, England head coach Eddie Jones has maintained that he has a plan to help England win the Rugby World Cup next year.