RFU backs Borthwick, flags Six Nations discipline
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- RFU backs head coach Steve Borthwick, confirming his continued tenure through the upcoming Six Nations and the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
- England accumulated eight yellow cards and a 20‑minute red for Henry Arundell against Scotland, the highest card total for any side since Italy’s 2002 tournament.
- England entered the opposition 22‑meter line 53 times – second only to France’s 57 – but averaged just 2.7 points per entry.
- Bill Sweeney said the underperformance was due to multiple intertwined issues, not a single failure, highlighting discipline, execution and cutting‑edge play.
- France logged 57 22‑meter entries, the most in the tournament, underscoring England’s relative deficit in attacking penetration.
Why it matters: The RFU's continued backing of Borthwick secures his job through the 2027 World Cup, while England's eight cards and a 20‑minute red highlight a discipline crisis that threatens ticket sales and sponsor confidence.
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