Steve Borthwick insists he retains the confidence of his RFU bosses despite England’s historic humbling in Rome yesterday.
Italy triumphed 23-18 to grab their first win against England at their 33rd attempt and spark a huge party in the Italian capital.
Hot on the heels of calamitous defeats to Scotland and Ireland, after a 12-match winning streak, England threw away an 18-10 lead in the second half after flanker Sam Underhill and skipper Maro Itoje were yellow-carded.
With France to come next Saturday, England are staring down the barrel of their worst Six Nations return ever, one win in five...