RFU backs Steve Borthwick to lead England into 2027 World Cup after review

Steve Borthwick is to lead England into the World Cup next year following a review by the Rugby Football Union (Jane Barlow/PA)

Steve Borthwick has been backed by the Rugby Football Union to lead England into next year’s World Cup following an investigation into the recent Six Nations failure.

England finished the Championship in fifth place after managing a solitary victory against Wales in the opener, triggering an RFU review into the reasons for their subsequent collapse.