Steve Borthwick set to strip Owen Farrell of England captaincy for 2023 Six Nations

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Steve Borthwick set to strip Owen Farrell of England captaincy for 2023 Six Nations

Steve Borthwick is set to strip Owen Farrell of England captaincy for 2023 Six Nations. Bethwick worked for Eddie Jones for seven years as his right-hand man for both Japan and England. He is now the director of rugby at Leicester Tigers. Leicester won the Premiership in 2022.

Steve Borthwick will be given the go-ahead to name a new New England captain for the 2023 Six Nations. Bortwick spent seven years as Eddie Jones' right-hand man for both Japan and England. He is now the director of rugby at Leicester Tigers.

Steve Borthwick is set to strip Owen Farrell of England captaincy for 2023 Six Nations. New England coach is expected to hand the armband to prop Ellis Genge. Geng made his England debut in a 27-13 win over Wales at Twickenham Stadium in 2016. He won the 2016/17 Land Rover Discovery of the Year award.

Ellis Genge started playing rugby aged 12 at Old Redcliffians. He has a disability called Dyspraxia. Genges has given his mobility scooter to an older Leicester Tigers supporter.

Sir Clive Woodward is excited about Steve Borthwick's appointment as England head coach. Woodward believes Bethwick will bring improvement to the team. He wants to see Ollie Hassell-Collins and Ben Earl called up to play for England. Since the 2019 World Cup, Jones picked virtually the same players almost regardless of their club form.

Steve Borthwick is set to strip Owen Farrell of England captaincy for 2023 Six Nations. Freddie Steward, Ollie Hassell-Collins, Adam Radwan, Henry Slade, Manu Tuilagi and Tommy Freeman are the players Woodward would like to see him pick.