England to step up Steve Borthwick pursuit as talks begin with Leicester over Eddie Jones’ replacement

England will push to appoint Steve Borthwick as their new head coach within the next week. RFU chiefs have begun talks with Leicester to prise head coach Borthwick away from Welford Road to replace Eddie Jones. Jones was sacked yesterday, bringing his time with England to a close after seven years in charge, after the national side had slumped to their worst set of calendar-year results since 2008.