Maro Itoje has expressed his unwavering support for Steve Borthwick, asserting that England is capable of achieving remarkable success under his guidance, despite a disappointing Six Nations campaign. England's performance was marred by four consecutive defeats, including a historic loss to Italy. 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, 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, having entered the tournament on an 11-match winning streak, but remains confident in Borthwick and his coaching staff's ability to turn things around. 'We have faith in our approach,' Itoje stated, 'and I firmly believe that Steve, along with his team of coaches, can lead us to greatness.' He emphasized the need for the team to learn from their mistakes and move forward positively. Despite the setback, Itoje's optimism remains unchanged, and he is convinced that the England team will go on to achieve great things.