"After the 23-18 defeat in Rome, Borthwick insisted he believed he was still the man to lead England and expressed belief he had the RFU's support to see out his contract which runs through to the 2027 World Cup."
"He gave his backing to Borthwick to continue as head coach for England's final Six Nations match against France as well as the summer matches against the Springboks, Fiji and Argentina but made no mention of the World Cup in 18 months' time."
"After a 12-match winning run, these past three results have been hugely disappointing, and we feel that just as much as everyone else. Steve and his coaching team are working tirelessly to make improvements, and we remain fully committed to supporting them."
Steve Borthwick faces intense scrutiny following England's historic first defeat to Italy, extending their losing streak to three matches in the Six Nations. The RFU has issued a vote of confidence allowing Borthwick to continue through summer fixtures against France, South Africa, Fiji, and Argentina. However, chief executive Bill Sweeney notably avoided pledging support through the 2027 World Cup, contrasting with Borthwick's insistence on having full backing. England faces their worst Six Nations campaign on record. The RFU acknowledged failing to meet expectations and promised open dialogue to understand performance issues. This cautious approach mirrors the 2022 situation when Eddie Jones survived summer before being dismissed after autumn losses.
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