Steve Borthwick was appointed in December 2022, taking over from Eddie Jones, and led England to the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-finals

Head coach Steve Borthwick has been backed to turn around England's form after a Rugby Football Union review blamed a lack of discipline, accuracy and cutting edge, among other factors, for a dismal Six Nations campaign.

England's only victory was an opening-round rout of Wales, who would go on to finish bottom of the table.

Defeats in their other four games constituted England's worst performance since the tournament's expansion from the Five Nations in 2000.

"This has been a thorough and honest review, and it is clear that improvement will come from addressing several areas rather than chasing one simple answer," said RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney.