Geordan Murphy, a former Ireland full-back and Leicester coach, reflects on his challenging experience under Steve Borthwick, who took over as head coach. Murphy observes that Borthwick's behavior resonates with Eddie Jones, raising concerns about replacing one with another. Despite player affirmations of an improved environment, the recent coaching changes seem to echo familiar patterns. Murphy, who was briefly director of rugby at Leicester, hints that Borthwick’s fate lies in the hands of many, as he believes the decision to retain him would not be wise.
If [England] do think of getting rid of Steve, then the questions have to be asked, and fingers pointed elsewhere as well because he effectively is a 'Tall Eddie Jones'.
That's what I'm hearing in camp, that his behaviour is very similar to Eddie. So why would you get rid of one bloke and replace him with an English clone?
There's a lot of people who've been complicit in making that decision, so I think it looks bad for a lot of people. So, no I don't think you do get rid of him.
England players have insisted that the environment has improved dramatically since Borthwick's arrival, though there was familiar coaching upheaval.
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