FORMER England scrum-half Ben Youngs says it is wrong for the RFU to extend Steve Borthwick’s contract based on results of the last 12 months.
The RFU have backed Borthwick following a review into England’s worst-ever Six Nations by offering him a deal until after the 2028 Six Nations. England have won just three matches in 2026, with five Test losses – including a first-ever defeat to Italy – but CEO Bill Sweeney and performance director Conor O’Shea are confident Borthwick is the right man to lead England. Youngs feels it is the wrong time to offer...

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