Rarely one to pass an opportunity to criticise Eddie Jones, Sir Clive Woodward didn't let Steve Borthwick's unveiling as England's new head coach pass without one final put-down of his predecessor.
With less than a year until the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off, Borthwick has been bailed from his contract as Leicester Tigers boss to lead the national rugby team in France next year. Such a drastic decision so close to the sport's mecca didn't come lightly, though Woodward has suggested former England captain Borthwick—who has signed a five-year contract—finds himself in "the perfect scenario."
The same can't be said for Jones, who has received a 'six-figure sum' as severance for having his deal terminated one year early. While Woodward was buoyed to see some players defend Jones, he suggested the RFU had little choice but to execute change following a period of severe stagnation.
