England captain Maro Itoje has voiced his unwavering support for head coach Steve Borthwick, emphasizing that the team can accomplish remarkable feats under his guidance, despite a disappointing Six Nations campaign. Following a lackluster tournament that saw England finish fifth with four consecutive losses, including a historic defeat to Italy, Itoje remains optimistic about the team's potential. With the RFU chief executive indicating that Borthwick will lead the team in the upcoming Nations Championship, Itoje believes the coaching staff can reverse the team's fortunes. He acknowledges that England fell short of expectations but is convinced that Borthwick, along with his coaching team, can turn things around.
Itoje expressed his faith in the team, stating, 'We believe in what we're doing... We just need to get together as a team, learn the lessons and move positively forward.' He remains confident that England will learn from their mistakes and go on to achieve great things under Borthwick's leadership.