England head coach Steve Borthwick during a press conference following the match in Rome: Adam Davy/PA Wire. Steve Borthwick is confident he has the backing of the Rugby Football Union after England were plunged into crisis by collapsing to a historic defeat to Italy. England surrendered a 18-10 lead in the third quarter to fall 23-18 at the Stadio Olimpico, registering a third consecutive loss in a Guinness Six Nations that concludes against title-chasing France in Paris on Saturday.

Source: Irish Independent March 08, 2026 00:28 UTC