Wigglesworth promoted to Borthwick’s second-in-command for England

Former scrum-half becomes senior assistant coach

Richard Wigglesworth, who has been installed as Steve Borthwick'ss number two. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Richard Wigglesworth has been ­promoted to Steve Borthwick’s No 2 as part of England’s finalised coaching staff for the autumn internationals.

Wigglesworth will continue to oversee England’s attack but takes on additional leadership responsibility as well as developing the overall gameplan with New Zealand, ­Australia, South Africa and Japan due at Twickenham next month.