Steve Borthwick will likely move on some of England’s underperforming veterans after he was confirmed as Eddie Jones replacement.
The 43-year-old is joined by defence coach Kevin Sinfield, who he has worked with at Leicester since 2021.
Borthwick joins on a five-year contract.
The former England captain’s first match in charge will be the Six Nations opener against Scotland on 4 February and the Rugby Football Union said the rest of his coaching team would be announced “in the coming weeks”.
Below, using how he has set up at Leicester, we take a look at how England’s XV might look under Borthwick.
Fans have widely speculated that Ellis Genge, who was his captain during their Premiership triumph, could be given the armband.
Steve Borthwick’s England XV
Back-three:
- 15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)
- 14. Ollie Hassell-Collins (London Irish)
- 11. Anthony Watson (Leicester Tigers)
Centres:
- 13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)
- 12. Ollie Lawrence (Bath)
