Steve Borthwick has backed Maro Itoje to lead England into the 2027 Rugby World Cup and said it is his capability to be calm in the face of pressure which has seen him elevated to captain of the team.

Steve Borthwick insists Maro Itoje can lead England into the next World Cup after appointing him captain for the upcoming Six Nations at the expense of Jamie George. Borthwick met Itoje on Monday ...

Steve Borthwick insists Maro Itoje can lead England into the next World Cup after appointing him captain for the upcoming Six Nations at the expense of Jamie George. Borthwick met Itoje on Monday to ...

Explaining his decision, Borthwick said: "Maro's a world-class player who has the respect of everybody so I feel really privileged to have the opportunity to appoint Maro as captain. "When you're ...

Jamie George is set to be replaced as England captain PA The experienced hooker, who took the captaincy after the 2023 World Cup, has frequently been substituted in the final quarter of England's ...

England’s preparations for a crucial Six Nations are set to intensify as head coach Steve Borthwick confirms his squad for the upcoming tournament. After a disappointing autumn to conclude an up ...

Maro Itoje will lead England into the Six Nations (Mike Egerton/PA) Steve Borthwick insists Maro Itoje can lead England into the next World Cup after appointing him captain for the upcoming Six ...