Steve Borthwick insists there is now 'growth' in his England squad after shock allegations about a toxic culture under Eddie Jones

Danny Care has accused Jones of ruling 'by fear' during his time with England Borthwick took over from Jones, whose work has been highlighted in a new book Steve Borthwick claimed on Tuesday he has created a positive, supportive working environment with England which is closely monitored, amid the fallout from Danny Care's allegations about a toxic culture under Eddie Jones. Steve Borthwick has insisted there is 'growth' in his England set-up as controversy surrounds Eddie Jones Danny Care has accused Jones of ruling 'by fear' and compared his reign to 'being bullied at school' Jones led England between 2015 and 2022 but eventually departure to be replaced by Borthwick 'He brought me in when I was 18. The upheaval caused by the sudden defection of Aled Walters and then Felix Jones - who is serving his notice period remotely - from England's management team led to understandable concerns that there was unrest behind the scenes under Borthwick, as there had been under Eddie Jones. The testimony of the 37-year-old Harlequins scrum-half has sent shockwaves through game Borthwick talked up his players in response to questions over the allegations surrounding Jones England have played one Autumn international so far and will face Australia this weekend Long before Care's account caused a storm, there had been a suspicion that Eddie Jones was given licence to run his whole England operation without interference, despite the exodus of staff and a mounting toll of injuries.