Steve Borthwick’s team is in chaos and the RFU should prioritise recruiting the rugby league legend whatever the cost
At the Rugby Football Union they like a project. Planning for a successor to Eddie Jones was known as “Project Everest” while the Six Nations’ move to aggregate broadcasting rights was billed as “Project Light” and it does not take a degree in management speak to figure out who came up with that.
As Steve Borthwick’s backroom staff dwindles almost by the day, you suspect those in power at Twickenham will be trying to come up with another. Despite promising strides taken by England during the Six Nations and smaller steps on the summer tour of New Zealand, the RFU again finds itself in a state of disarray. Project A Sense Of Calm? Outwardly maybe but there will be concern that the seams are splitting as the RFU and the Premiership prepare to unveil the new Professional Game Partnership next month.
Written by Gerard Meagher
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/26/rugby-union-england-shaun-edwards-steve-borthwick-defence-blitz under the title “Shaun Edwards is the man to fill England’s coaching void after Felix Jones’ exit | Gerard Meagher”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
