Steve Borthwick
Rugby player and coach, former England captain
Born
October 12th, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
England
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Played rugby union for Bath and Leicester Tigers as a lock. Captained the England national team and earned over 50 caps. Transitioned into coaching after retirement, leading the England U20 team to a World Championship in 2016. Served as an assistant coach for the senior England team, contributing to their strategies and player development. Became head coach of the senior England team in 2023, bringing experience from both playing and coaching.
Captained the England national rugby team
Coached England U20 to a World Championship
Head coach of England rugby team since 2023
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