Borthwick's Job: Foolhardy to Fire or Fair Game?

Let’s be real: England's Six Nations performance was about as inspiring as watching paint dry. But former coach Eddie Jones is waving a flag for Steve Borthwick, calling it "foolhardy" to axe him. Is it a case of loyalty, or is Jones just trying to soften the blow of a pretty rough campaign?

Borthwick's had a tough gig, no doubt. With a squad that looks like it’s just found out about the gym, expecting miracles is a stretch. But Jones argues that sacking the man at the helm now would be a knee-jerk reaction worthy of an absolute village. You don’t build a castle on sand, right?

The real question is: what’s the plan moving forward? The fans are restless, and the players need direction. If Borthwick sticks around, he’s got to whip this squad into shape faster than a pie chucker can bowl a full toss. Will he rise to the challenge, or will this be another case of a coach being sent packing?

As the dust settles on this Six Nations horror show, all eyes will be on the England camp. Can Borthwick turn things around, or is it just a matter of time before the axe falls?