England rugby captain Maro Itoje has voiced his unwavering support for head coach Steve Borthwick, asserting that the team is capable of achieving remarkable success under his guidance. Despite a disappointing Six Nations campaign, which saw England finish fifth with four consecutive losses, Itoje remains optimistic about the team's potential.
He believes that with the right mindset and lessons learned, England can bounce back and accomplish great things. Itoje's comments come as RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney has indicated that Borthwick will be given the opportunity to lead the team in the upcoming Nations Championship. A successful summer tour could secure Borthwick's position until the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Itoje emphasized the importance of teamwork and learning from past mistakes, stating, 'We just need to get together as a team, learn the lessons and move positively forward.' He also praised Borthwick and his coaching staff, saying, 'We believe in what we're doing...
Steve is a great coach.' With faith in his team and coaching staff, Itoje is confident that England will go on to achieve 'special things' in the future.