• England have won just four of 10 Tests in 2024
• Under-pressure coach has “100%” backing from RFU

The England head coach, Steve Borthwick, retains the unequivocal support of the Rugby Football Union despite four consecutive defeats, the Guardian understands.

England have won just four of their 10 Test matches in 2024 and have lost six of their last seven matches against tier one opposition. On Saturday they conceded a record number of points against Australia at Twickenham, again snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Since Borthwick took charge in December 2022, they have a 50% winning record.