Borthwick backs England's Itoje for Lions captaincy

Steve Borthwick hoping England are well represented on Lions tour
Steve Borthwick says he wants as many England players as possible to tour with the British and Irish Lions in Australia this summer. The Guinness Six Nations runners-up look set for double-figure representation in the Lions squad that will be announced on May 8.
Steve Borthwick's Lions responsibility: We need to get as many England players as possible on the plane
Steve Borthwick believes part of his responsibility as England head coach is getting as many players as possible selected for the Lions this summer; Watch every game of the 2025 British and Irish Lion
Borthwick backs England's Itoje for Lions captaincy after Wales rout
Steve Borthwick backed England captain Maro Itoje to lead the British and Irish Lions in Australia after his side ended their Six Nations campaign with a 68-14 hammering of Wales.
Steve Borthwick backs ‘outstanding’ Maro Itoje for British and Irish Lions captaincy
Steve Borthwick has backed the “outstanding” Maro Itoje to thrive as British and Irish Lions captain if handed the role by head coach Andy Farrell. Itoje led England to a first four-win Six Nations since 2020 in his first tournament as skipper,
Steve Borthwick gives forthright view on Maro Itoje’s British & Irish Lions captaincy chances
Steve Borthwick has given his view on England skipper Maro Itoje's chances of being named the British & Irish Lions' captain for their tour to Australia later this year.
Steve Borthwick hails England's progress after Wales thrashing
Six Nations win over Wales, praising their commitment. Maro Itoje highlights standout performances from Ben and Henry, calling them key contributors.
Steve Borthwick deserves huge credit for reacting to boos from England fans
You have to give Steve Borthwick credit for the way England have evolved during this Six Nations. Controlling contact is key ...
Wales boss reveals what Steve Borthwick told him in private chat after England drubbing
Speaking after the final whistle against England, Sherratt revealed that Borthwick approached him to offer a crumb of comfort ...
It's a privilege to coach England - Borthwick
England head coach Steve Borthwick says it's a "privilege" to coach a "young and evolving" England team after their ...
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England begin to deliver on Borthwick's promises - but I still have my doubts
Borthwick can be forgiven for touting his men, in the circumstances, and meanwhile the pressure he was under for his job at the end of 2024, with one close defeat after another, has receded, and maybe ...
Steve Borthwick addresses sack threat immediately after inflicting Wales' record loss
England boss Steve Borthwick confirmed that the RFU had set him zero targets heading into the Six Nations, moments after ...
Steve Borthwick’s radical plan: throw three No 10s into the Cardiff cauldron
Steve Borthwick has told England not to be cowed by the Cardiff cauldron after the head coach revealed that he is prepared to ...
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England: Steve Borthwick breaks down key factor behind benching Marcus Smith
England head coach Steve Borthwick has justified his decision to drop Marcus Smith as a way of 'unleashing' him in off the ...
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Why Steve Borthwick is RIGHT to drop Marcus Smith… but there's one way it could still lead to big trouble, writes DAN BIGGAR
Steve Borthwick’s decision to drop Marcus Smith to the bench for Sunday’s game with Italy is going to get lots and lots of media coverage ahead of the weekend. I understand that because of the ...
Talking points: Borthwick rolls the dice as England bid for title in Cardiff
For the first time since 2020, England enter the final round of the Six Nations with a shot at winning the title.