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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Sport
Liam Llewellyn

Eddie Jones sacked as England manager as Steve Borthwick poised to take over

England have sacked Eddie Jones as head coach after seven years in charge after a dismal run of results. The RFU review panel met on Monday afternoon and decided to relieve Jones of his duties, with Leicester's Steve Borthwick set to take the reins.

Jones was determined to stay in charge and lead England into the 2023 World Cup in France, but his fate has now been sealed. RFU Chief executive Bill Sweeney made a recommendation to the RFU board on Tuesday, when the decision was finalised, reports The Mirror.

It had been rumoured former Lions boss Warren Gatland could take over ahead of the World Cup, but he has succeeded Wayne Pivac as boss of his native Wales.

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