By JON NEWCOMBE

WHEN Steve Borthwick described Leicester “as a big old ship” when speaking to the media this week, the immediate thoughts were of the Titanic heading for an iceberg.Two consecutive 11thplace finishes, the sacking of club stalwart Geordan Murphy and the departure of other coaches, plus an outbreak of Covid-19 a fortnight ago cast a big shadow over the club’s pre-season.Only Newcastle, Worcester and London Irish are shorter odds in the betting to finish bottom.While sad to see Murphy leave after 23 years of loyal service as player, coach and DoR, Ti...