RFU Demands Improvement from England Rugby Coach Steve Borthwick After Worst Six Nations

The Rugby Football Union has backed England head coach Steve Borthwick but demanded significant improvement following their worst-ever Six Nations campaign. The governing body's statement acknowledged multiple failings during the tournament while maintaining support for the coach.

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England's Six Nations performance saw them finish with disappointing results, marking a historically poor campaign for the national team. The RFU's assessment identified specific areas that failed to meet the required standard during the championship.

Despite the public backing, the RFU has made clear that expectations for improvement are non-negotiable. The governing body expects Borthwick to address the technical, tactical and performance issues that contributed to their below-par showing.

Borthwick, who took charge of England in late 2022, faces mounting pressure to reverse the team's fortunes ahead of future international fixtures. The RFU's conditional support leaves little room for further underperformance in upcoming competitions. The coach must demonstrate measurable progress in implementing changes that restore England's competitiveness at the highest level of international rugby.