A new era for England is set to begin today (December 19) with the confirmation of Steve Borthwick as head coach. The PA news agency understands the 43-year-old Cumbrian will be be officially announced as Eddie Jones’ successor after a deal was finalised on yesterday morning.
Borthwick is due to appear at a press conference at Twickenham, when it is expected a clearer picture over the make-up of his management team will emerge. He has been recruited from Leicester, where he has acted as director of rugby since 2020, steering the club to last season’s Gallagher Premiership title victory.
Jones was sacked almost two weeks ago after presiding over England’s worst year of results since 2008, managing only five wins from 12 games. Warren Gatland, Ronan O’Gara and Scott Robertson were among the names touted to replace Jones, but Borthwick has been the Rugby Football Union’s overwhelming preference to take over.
