Maro Itoje has reiterated his backing for England head coach Steve Borthwick, asserting that the team can accomplish remarkable feats under his guidance. This comes after a disappointing Six Nations campaign, where England finished fifth and suffered four consecutive defeats, including a historic loss to Italy. Despite the setbacks, RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has indicated that Borthwick will be given the opportunity to lead the team in the upcoming Nations Championship.
Itoje believes that Borthwick and his coaching staff, including Richard Wigglesworth, Kevin Sinfield, Joe Shaw, and Lee Blackett, have the capability to turn the team's fortunes around. "We have faith in our approach," Itoje stated, emphasizing the need for the team to learn from their mistakes and move forward collectively. Although England's performance in the Six Nations fell short of expectations, Itoje remains optimistic about the team's potential, saying, "I have immense faith in this England team, and I firmly believe we will achieve great things.
It's essential that we learn from our experiences and progress positively."