If they lose to France in Paris on Saturday, it will register their worst ever Six Nations performance of just one victory. He said: “After a 12-match winning run, these past three results have been hugely disappointing and we feel that just as much as everyone else. Borthwick declared before the tournament that he wanted the title to be on the line against France in Paris on March 14, but a fifth-placed finish now seems likely. Maro Itoje, right, says Borthwick is ‘a fantastic coach’ (Adam Davy/PA)Itoje, the team’s captain, believes Borthwick should not be in the crosshairs for recent setbacks. Steve is definitely the right guy for the job.

Source: The Herald March 08, 2026 17:42 UTC