Maro Itoje has reiterated his confidence in Steve Borthwick, asserting that England is capable of achieving remarkable success 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, resulting in a fifth-place finish.
Despite this, RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has indicated that Borthwick will be given the opportunity to lead the team in the upcoming Nations Championship fixtures. Itoje acknowledges that England fell short of expectations, having entered the tournament with an 11-match winning streak, but believes that Borthwick and his coaching staff can reverse the team's fortunes. "We have faith in our approach," Itoje stated, praising Borthwick and his colleagues as exceptional coaches.
He emphasized the need for the team to learn from their mistakes, come together, and move forward positively. Itoje remains optimistic about England's potential, expressing his conviction that the team will go on to accomplish great things under Borthwick's leadership.