England Can Achieve Greatness Under Borthwick's Leadership, Says Itoje

Maro Itoje has expressed his unwavering support for Steve Borthwick, emphasizing that England is capable of accomplishing remarkable feats under his guidance, despite a disappointing Six Nations campaign. England's performance in the Six Nations was marred by four consecutive losses, including a historic defeat to Italy, resulting in a fifth-place finish. However, RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has indicated that Borthwick will be given the opportunity to redeem himself during the summer's Nations Championship. If Borthwick can deliver a satisfactory performance against South Africa, Fiji, and Argentina in July, he will be well-positioned to see out his contract until the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Itoje acknowledges that England fell short of expectations in the Six Nations, given their 11-Test winning streak prior to the tournament. Nevertheless, he believes that Borthwick and his coaching staff have the potential to turn things around. 'We have faith in our approach,' Itoje stated. 'Steve, along with his coaching team, including Richard Wigglesworth, Kevin Sinfield, Joe Shaw, and Lee Blackett, are all exceptional coaches. We need to regroup as a team, learn from our mistakes, and move forward in a positive direction. Although we didn't achieve the level of success we had hoped for, my confidence in the team remains unwavering. I firmly believe that this England team will go on to achieve remarkable things; it's just a matter of learning from our experiences and progressing forward.'