Back-to-back big losses to Scotland and Ireland have undone the progress made during a 12-Test winning run for Borthwick’s team.

The 21-year-old British and Irish Lion, who made his England debut in the 2025 Six Nations, has won all seven of his previous caps as a replacement.

England begin their campaign against Wales on February 7th.

France delivered an 11-try rout of Italy.

Tries from Jamison Gibson-Park, Bundee Aki, Tadhg Beirne and Dan Sheehan secured a comeback success in Dublin.

Ireland are favourites to complete another title success, despite Farrell temporarily handed the reins to defence coach Simon Easterby.

England’s only defeat in Rugby World Cup was the agonising 16-15 loss to South Africa in the semi-final.