England to extend Borthwick contract as Pollock closes on £400,000 Northampton deal
The Rugby Football Union is set to extend Steve Borthwick's contract as England head coach until 2028 to provide stability ahead of the World Cup in Australia. However, his long-term future remains contingent on the team's performance during the tournament.
Why it matters
This decision highlights the high-pressure environment of international sports management and the financial stakes involved in national team performance.
Steve Borthwick’s future as head coach is dependent on how England perform at the World Cup in Australia. Steve Borthwick’s future as head coach is dependent on how England perform at the World Cup in Australia. England rugby union team England to extend Borthwick contract as Pollock closes on £400,000 Northampton deal RFU eager to avoid uncertainty heading into World Cup
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Steve Borthwick will be handed a contract extension until after the 2028 Six Nations, giving the Rugby Football Union time to identify his successor if England flop at the World Cup next year.
The RFU’s move is designed to avoid uncertainty heading into the tournament but stops short of backing Borthwick in the long-term.
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