RFU backs Borthwick but flags multiple Six Nations failings
Summary
England's rugby team had a poor performance in this year's Six Nations tournament, winning only one match. The Rugby Football Union (RFU) reviewed the issues and said the problems came from many areas, including discipline and effectiveness, but they support head coach Steve Borthwick to improve the team for the future.Key Facts
- England won only one game in the Six Nations, beating Wales in the first round.
- They lost their other four games, marking their worst Six Nations record since 2000.
- The RFU conducted a detailed review, noting several problems rather than one main cause.
- England received eight yellow cards in the tournament, including a 20-minute red card for Henry Arundell.
- The team entered the opposition's 22-meter area 53 times but scored only 2.7 points on average per visit.
- England kicked the ball more than any other team, leading to criticism for a lack of game variety.
- Head coach Steve Borthwick led a 12-game winning streak before this drop in form and is working to fix the issues.
- England’s next international matches are against South Africa, Fiji, and Argentina in July.
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