Borthwick backs England's Itoje for Lions captaincy

Steve Borthwick hoping England are well represented on Lions tour
Steve Borthwick says he wants as many England players as possible to tour with the British and Irish Lions in Australia this summer. The Guinness Six Nations runners-up look set for double-figure representation in the Lions squad that will be announced on May 8.
Borthwick backs England's Itoje for Lions captaincy after Wales rout
Steve Borthwick backed England captain Maro Itoje to lead the British and Irish Lions in Australia after his side ended their Six Nations campaign with a 68-14 hammering of Wales. Farrell is due to name his squad on May 8,
Steve Borthwick gives forthright view on Maro Itoje’s British & Irish Lions captaincy chances
Steve Borthwick has given his view on England skipper Maro Itoje's chances of being named the British & Irish Lions' captain for their tour to Australia later this year.
Steve Borthwick's Lions responsibility: We need to get as many England players as possible on the plane
Steve Borthwick believes part of his responsibility as England head coach is getting as many players as possible selected for the Lions this summer; Watch every game of the 2025 British and Irish Lion
Steve Borthwick says demolition of Wales is evidence of England’s growth
Steve Borthwick hailed the growth of his England team after a record Six Nations romp against Wales took the Guinness Six Nations title race to its final game. England demolished Wales 68-14 in Cardiff as a 10-try spectacular ensured title favourites France could not afford any slip up in their final fixture against Scotland.
Borthwick hoping England players made Lions case after rout of Wales
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Steve Borthwick hails England's progress after Wales thrashing
Six Nations win over Wales, praising their commitment. Maro Itoje highlights standout performances from Ben and Henry, calling them key contributors.
Steve Borthwick deserves huge credit for reacting to boos from England fans
You have to give Steve Borthwick credit for the way England have evolved during this Six Nations. Controlling contact is key ...
Wales boss reveals what Steve Borthwick told him in private chat after England drubbing
Speaking after the final whistle against England, Sherratt revealed that Borthwick approached him to offer a crumb of comfort ...
It's a privilege to coach England - Borthwick
England head coach Steve Borthwick says it's a "privilege" to coach a "young and evolving" England team after their ...
Steve Borthwick’s radical plan: throw three No 10s into the Cardiff cauldron
Steve Borthwick has told England not to be cowed by the Cardiff cauldron after the head coach revealed that he is prepared to ...
Steve Borthwick may lose key England starter hours before Wales Six Nations blockbuster
And Sale’s Asher Opoko-Fordjour, who has just one cap but is with the squad as travelling reserve, would be put on the bench.
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England begin to deliver on Borthwick's promises - but I still have my doubts
Borthwick can be forgiven for touting his men, in the circumstances, and meanwhile the pressure he was under for his job at the end of 2024, with one close defeat after another, has receded, and maybe ...
Borthwick pleased how England 'accelerated the scoreline' - reaction to win over Italy
Italy move the ball swiftly off the top of the line-out and Ange Capuozzo just glides through the England defence. The ...