England's rugby coach Steve Borthwick faces an uncertain future after the team's worst Six Nations performance since 2000, with RFU boss Bill Sweeney refusing to guarantee his position. England lost four of five games in the tournament, prompting a deeper review of the team's performance that will report back in late April.

Sweeney acknowledged the results required a "deeper dive" into what he called an "unusual outcome," emphasizing that the review would determine whether Borthwick has the right support mechanisms to succeed. The RFU chief executive said succession planning continues as normal but declined to discuss specific candidates or timelines, despite speculation linking former Ireland coach Andy Farrell with the role.

While Sweeney expressed absolute confidence in England's players, calling them "an extremely strong squad" with potential to achieve special things, he refused to be swayed by the 18-month timeline to the next Rugby World Cup. The review, conducted by an anonymous panel including figures from inside and outside rugby, will examine performance issues without emotional bias. Sweeney defended Borthwick's coaching qualities, noting that the same calm, analytical approach praised during a 12-match winning streak is now being questioned following the team's recent struggles.