Borthwick given RFU backing for World Cup even if England flop in Nations Championship

RFU chief Bill Sweeney offers full support to Borthwick England boosted by fly-half Fin Smith’s return to training Steve Borthwick has been given the Rugby Football Union’s unequivocal backing to lead England into the World Cup next year even if the team flop this autumn.

Borthwick’s contract was extended in September to end after the 2028 Six Nations – despite England posting their worst Six Nations performance this year…