England Bosses Make Decision on Steve Borthwick's Future as Announcement Made
The extension gives Borthwick and his staff clarity before the World Cup while the RFU considers a longer-term successor, O'Shea said.
- The Rugby Football Union extended Steve Borthwick's contract beyond the 2028 Six Nations, ensuring clarity for the England head coach and his staff before next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia.
- Following a 'horrendous' Six Nations campaign earlier this year that included defeats and an opening-round win over Wales, Borthwick faced mounting pressure before the RFU intervened to secure his position.
- After a mixed Nations Championship run with victories over Fiji and Argentina, RFU performance director Conor O'Shea explained: "You don't want them looking for a job going into."
- The extension grants the 46-year-old coach's staff stability and allows the RFU time to identify a successor, though the union stopped short of a long-term commitment unlike Ireland, who signed head coach Andy Farrell through 2031.
- O'Shea remains confident the England team is "unequivocally one of probably five teams who can win the World Cup next year," maintaining belief in the squad's potential despite earlier struggles.
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England make big decision on Steve Borthwick's future ahead of next summer's World Cup
Steve Borthwick is set to receive a contract extension as England head coach to prevent uncertainty engulfing the team before next year’s Rugby World Cup.The Rugby Football Union plans to extend Borthwick’s existing deal beyond the 2028 Six Nations, ensuring that he and his coaching staff are not forced to search for new jobs while preparing for the tournament in Australia.However, the agreement will only run into the middle of 2028 and does not…
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The Independent (US)England set to extend Steve Borthwick’s contract beyond World Cup
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Steve Borthwick: England head coach set for contract extension past 2028 Six Nations
England head coach Steve Borthwick will have his contract extended past the 2028 Six Nations in a bid to avoid uncertainty over his future before and during next year's Rugby World Cup.
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