The England head coach, Steve Borthwick, is aiming to develop a new relationship with top-level clubs that he believes will help the team get back on top of the Six Nations and boost their World Cup hopes.
Ireland’s grand slam-clinching victory in Dublin ensured England finished fourth, with previous defeats against Scotland and France adding up to another disappointing return. England finished fifth in the 2021 championship and third last season and there appears to be a widening gap between them and the world’s best teams, despite the Rugby Football Union’s enviable resources.
