The English RFU's Delicate Dance with Steve Borthwick's Future Conor O'Shea's scathing appraisal of England's 2026 Six Nations campaign still lingers.
His words are striking not just for their tone, but also because they've been followed by a contract extension for head coach Steve Borthwick.
This move has sparked debate about the RFU's priorities and commitment to Borthwick. Providing certainty for coaches can be beneficial, especially before major tournaments.