Eddie Jones explains why England should stand by Steve Borthwick

17 Mar 2026 • 7:33 PM MYT
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  • England finished fifth in the Six Nations, securing only one victory from five matches, marking their worst performance in the tournament's history.
  • Former England head coach Eddie Jones has strongly cautioned against dismissing current coach Steve Borthwick, describing such a move as “foolhardy”.
  • Jones, who previously worked with Borthwick, believes he is the right man for the job and should be supported by the Rugby Football Union.
  • Despite the disappointing campaign, Borthwick retains the backing of his players and has received support from RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney.
  • Jones suggested that Borthwick needs to demonstrate to the RFU his understanding of the poor tournament and his plan for improvement.

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