Leicester boss Steve Borthwick would ‘love to offer readability’ amid ongoing hypothesis linking him to the vacant England job however stated he was unable to take action as he remained tight-lipped about his future.
Borthwick is the sturdy favorite to succeed Eddie Jones, who was sacked final week following England’s worst 12 months of outcomes since 2008.
The 43-year-old served as forwards coach for each Japan and England underneath Jones between 2012 and 2020 earlier than guiding Tigers to the Gallagher Premiership title final season.
Leicester boss Steve Borthwick has remained tight-lipped about his future
Confronted with additional questioning about his plans, Borthwick insisted his sole focus is making ready for Saturday’s Champions Cup conflict in opposition to Clermont Auvergne at Welford Highway.
‘I do know I am teaching right here this weekend in opposition to Clermont on Saturday,’ he replied when requested if he was in a position to rule himself out of rivalry for the England function.
‘And that is what I’m working in the direction of. I might love to offer you readability of the whole lot going ahead. Sadly I can not.
The Leicester boss is the favorite to succeed Eddie Jones as England head coach
‘For me, all I do is attempt to focus on giving one of the best for this workforce and these gamers that I look after very deeply.
‘I’ll try to coach them to one of the best degree I presumably can.’
