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RFU Backs Steve Borthwick to Lead England Into 2027 World Cup After Review
The RFU said a review found England’s slump was caused by several issues, not one failure, and kept Steve Borthwick in charge.
- On Tuesday, the Rugby Football Union backed head coach Steve Borthwick to lead England through the 2027 Rugby World Cup following a review of the team's fifth-place finish in this year's Six Nations Championship.
- After managing only one victory against Wales, England finished the Six Nations in fifth place, then lost four consecutive matches despite a 12-game winning streak that had raised expectations.
- RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney stated the review found England's poor performance was "not the result of a singular failure or issue," but highlighted interconnected areas like discipline and execution requiring improvement.
- Borthwick has engaged in the process with "full openness" and possesses clear plans to address the findings, with the RFU remaining supportive heading into the Nations Championship.
- Preparations for the World Cup in Australia, 17 months away, begin with the Nations Cup, featuring England's next match against world champions South Africa in Johannesburg on July 4.
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Total News Sources25
Leaning Left7Leaning Right4Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution41% Left
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources lean Left
41% Left
L 41%
C 35%
R 24%
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