Rob Baxter ‘very pleased’ and unsurprised by Steve Borthwick getting England job

WELCOMING: Rob Baxter has welcomed Steve Borthwick’s appointment as England boss. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA

Exeter boss Rob Baxter has welcomed Steve Borthwick’s appointment as England head coach and says it was no surprise that he became the leading candidate to succeed Eddie Jones.

Borthwick has landed English rugby’s top job on a five-year contract, taking charge earlier this week.