Steve Borthwick is confident he has the backing of the Rugby Football Union after England were plunged into crisis by collapsing to a historic defeat to Italy.England surrendered a 18-10 lead in the third quarter to fall 23-18 at the Stadio Olimpico, registering a third consecutive loss in a Guinness Six Nations that concludes against title-chasing France in Paris on Saturday.It was the first time in 33 encounters they had been beaten by Italy and they are facing the prospect of finishing the to

Steve Borthwick is confident he has the backing of the Rugby Football Union after England were plunged into crisis by collapsing to a historic defeat to Italy.England surrendered a 18-10 lead in the third quarter to fall 23-18 at the Stadio Olimpico, registering a third consecutive loss in a Guinness Six Nations that concludes against title-chasing France in Paris on Saturday.It was the first time in 33 encounters they had been beaten by Italy and they are facing the prospect of finishing the tournament with just one win - an all-time low.