Steve Borthwick excited about England’s future with World Cup on horizon

Steve Borthwick’s side only won two Six Nations matches (Brian Lawless/PA)

England boss Steve Borthwick insists he is excited about his players’ World Cup potential as he begins a thorough inquest into an underwhelming Guinness Six Nations campaign.

The Red Rose ended the championship with two wins and three defeats for the third successive year after suffering a 29-16 loss to Grand Slam champions Ireland in Dublin.