Rugby-England coach Borthwick unfazed by coaching changes
LONDON (Reuters) -England coach Steve Borthwick said on Wednesday that the recent merry-go-round of coaching assistants would not disrupt his preparations for the November internationals and pointed to a core of consistency among his trusted deputies.
Steve Borthwick insists England coaching changes have been ‘pretty seamless’
Steve Borthwick denies England have been disrupted by the upheaval to his coaching team ahead of a strenuous autumn that opens against New Zealand at Allianz Stadium on November 2.Felix Jones, who oversaw the defence, handed in his notice in August despite not having an alternative job lined up, while departed head of strength and conditioning Aled Walters has taken up a similar role with Ireland.Both coaches were seen as important figures in England’s quest to win the 2027 World Cup and their exit has forced Borthwick to scramble to find replacements.Big Tests ahead 👊Steve Borthwick has named his...