Steve Borthwick to succeed Eddie Jones as England head coach; former international lock was forwards coach under Jones before joining Leicester as director of rugby in 2020
Last Updated: 18/12/22 11:39am
Steve Borthwick was England’s forwards coach before joining Leicester in 2020
Steve Borthwick is set to be named England’s new head coach next week, after the RFU and Tigers reached an agreement over compensation.
The Tigers’ director of rugby will replace Eddie Jones in the role after the Australian’s seven-year reign was brought to an end earlier this month. Borthwick, 43, worked under Jones as England’s forwards coach before leaving for Leicester in 2020 and going on to win the Premiership title last season.More to follow…
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