Maro Itoje has expressed his confidence in Steve Borthwick, stating that England is capable of accomplishing remarkable feats under his guidance, despite a disappointing Six Nations performance. England's campaign was marred by four consecutive losses, including a historic defeat to Italy.
However, RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has indicated that Borthwick will be given the opportunity to lead the team in the upcoming Nations Championship. Itoje acknowledges that England did not meet expectations, but he believes in Borthwick and his coaching staff's ability to turn things around. "We have faith in our approach," Itoje said.
"Steve and his team, including Richard Wigglesworth, Kevin Sinfield, Joe Shaw, and Lee Blackett, are all exceptional coaches. We just need to come together as a team, learn from our mistakes, and move forward positively. Although we didn't achieve the desired results, my confidence in the team remains unwavering.
I firmly believe that this England team will go on to achieve great things; we just need to learn from our experiences and move forward."