England make Steve Borthwick announcement after odds on next coach emergeThe England head coach has endured a tough Six Nations - losing to Scotland, Ireland and ItalyView Image Steve Borthwick is under severe pressure as England head coach (Image: Getty Images)The Rugby Football Union say they are "fully committed" to Steve Borthwick, despite England's woeful Six Nations campaign. The latter in Rome marked the first time England had ever lost to the Italians - having won the previous 32 meetings. Former Ireland fly-half Ronan O'Gara is 3/1 favourite with William Hill, with Ireland and Lions coach Andy Farrell priced at 4/1. “England’s underwhelming Six Nations campaign hit a historic low with their first-ever defeat to Italy, heaping more pressure on under-fire head coach Steve Borthwick," said William Hill spokesperson Lee Phelps. Gatland was of course linked with the England job back in 2022, when Borthwick was hired to replace the sacked Eddie Jones.

Source: Daily Mirror March 08, 2026 21:48 UTC