Overview

• Geordan Murphy, former Leicester Tigers director of rugby, described England head coach Steve Borthwick as a 'tall Eddie Jones' with limited people skills.
• Murphy claimed Borthwick explicitly stated he did not want to be friends in a professional setting, creating a challenging work dynamic.
• The criticism highlights alleged discontent within the England camp and coaching staff turnover since Borthwick's appointment.
• Murphy contrasted Borthwick's single-minded, fact-focused approach with Richard Wigglesworth, whom he praised for higher emotional intelligence.
• England faces France this Saturday, with pressure mounting following a poor recent record of seven losses in nine games.