London, Nov 4, 2026 (AFP) - RFU back Borthwick to lead England at World Cup regardless of results

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2026-11-04
England coach Steve Borthwick has been given the unequivocal backing of his bosses at the Rugby Football Union to lead the side at the 2027 World Cup regardless of results between now and next year's global showpiece in Australia. Two months ago, the RFU extended Borthwick's contract until after the 2028 Six Nations even though this year's edition saw England lose four out of five matches in a single Championship for the first time in the tournam......
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