Borthwick krijgt RFU steun voor WK, zelfs als Engeland in Nations Championship faalt
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Steve Borthwick heeft de steun van de RFU gekregen om Engeland naar het WK te leiden, ondanks de recente tegenslagen. De contractverlenging van Borthwick is vastgesteld tot na de Six Nations van 2028. Deze beslissing is genomen om speculatie rondom de aanstelling voor het WK te voorkomen.
RFU chief Bill Sweeney offers full support to BorthwickEngland boosted by fly-half Fin Smith’s return to trainingSteve Borthwick has been given the Rugby Football Union’s unequivocal backing to lead England into the World Cup next year even if the team flop this autumn.Borthwick’s contract was extended in September to end after the 2028 Six Nations – despite England posting their worst Six Nations performance this year – to avoid speculation in the buildup to the tournament next year. But the head coach remains under pressure on the back of five defeats in the past seven matches. Continue reading...