Cumbrian Steve Borthwick has been appointed as the England rugby team’s coach following the sacking of Eddie Jones.
Borthwick, 43, a former England captain, will lead the side into the next world cup next year.
His first match in charge will be the Six Nations opener against Scotland on February 4.
Borthwick said: “I’m deeply honoured to be appointed England head coach, and I am very excited by the challenge.
“The English game is full of talent and I want to build a winning team which makes the most of our huge potential and inspires young people to fall in love with rugby union the way I did. I want the whole country to be proud of us and to enjoy watching us play.
“The hard work starts now and planning for the Guinness Six Nations and Rugby World Cup begins today. I will give it everything.”
He joined Leicester as coach in 2020 and served as England forwards coach under Jones between 2016 and 2019.
Carlisle-born Borthwick started his senior career at Preston and in 16 years played for Bath and Saracens from where he won 57 caps for England.
Jones sacking follows a poor year of results, with only five wins from 12 Tests in 2022.
The 62-year-old won three Six Nations titles in his seven years in charge and led the team to the 2019 World Cup final, which they lost to South Africa.
Jones’ sacking follows a review into England’s disappointing autumn campaign, which saw one win from four matches. Borthwick’s contract runs until the end of 2027.
