Steve Borthwick addresses Owen Farrell’s decision and responds to Eddie Jones’ hiring at Six Nations 2023
For his inaugural Six Nations squad, England head coach Steve Borthwick has released seasoned players Billy Vunipola, Jonny May, and Jack Nowell. Three veteran players under his previous employer Eddie Jones—who was fired last month and was recently named Australia’s manager—have been let go by Borthwick. #SixNations 2023
the Heineken Champions Cup, they have lost two of their three games, the most recent being Friday’s 44-29 home defeat against Tigers. They presently hold the tenth spot in the with only six victories from fifteen games.
A statement from the club reads: “Faced with recurring difficulties in terms of the game played and the club’s ranking in the TOP 14 and in the Champions Cup, the President of ASM took the decision to put an end to the functions of Jono Gibbes at the head of the team. This choice of change is part of a context where the ambitions still displayed by the club require to take new directions.
“This decision is effective immediately, which implies that Jono Gibbes will not be traveling to for next Saturday’s game against the Stormers. The current members of the sports staff will be responsible for managing this weeIn terms of the future, swift announcements will be made to guarantee the sports project’s continuation and to bring back a positive dynamic for the entire club, its partners, and its followers.
