Itoje Expresses Confidence in Borthwick's Leadership

Maro Itoje has reasserted his backing for England coach Steve Borthwick, emphasizing the team's potential to accomplish remarkable feats under his guidance, despite a disappointing Six Nations campaign. England's Six Nations run was marred by four consecutive losses, including a historic defeat to Italy, leading to a fifth-place finish. However, RFU CEO Bill Sweeney has indicated that Borthwick will be given the opportunity to lead the team in the upcoming Nations Championship this summer. Itoje acknowledges that England fell short of expectations, having entered the tournament on a 11-match winning streak, but remains optimistic about Borthwick and his coaching staff's ability to reverse the team's fortunes. "We have faith in our approach," Itoje stated, highlighting the coaching staff's expertise. "We need to regroup, learn from our mistakes, and move forward collectively. Although our Six Nations performance was not as successful as we had hoped, my confidence in the team remains unwavering. I firmly believe that this England team will achieve great things; we just need to learn from our experiences and progress positively."