“England so embarrassed themselves” – Telegraph ranks England’s four ‘worst’ rugby captains

ENGLAND'S WORST CAPTAINS:

#4. Matt Dawson

Martin Dawson facts:

1. Dawson currently works as a health ambassador for Sodexo, a global food and facilities provider
2. During his international career he toured with the British & Irish Lions three times and was part of England's 2003 Rugby World Cup winning side
3. He won 77 caps for his country in total, including nine as captain and was England's most capped scrum half until passed by Danny Care and later Ben Youngs
4. Dawson joined Northampton in 1991 after leaving school and was among the last generation of players to have started their careers during the amateur era
5. In 2017, Dawson joined forces with The Big Tick Project, which looks to raise awareness about the dangers of ticks and tick-borne disease in the UK after revealing he had contracted Lyme disease

#3. Lewis Moody

Lewis Moody facts:

1. Moody is known for the enthusiasm with which he played the game, his willingness to chase down opponents and his ability to compete for possession at restarts, which earned him the nickname "Mad Dog" from teammates and supporters
2. He played for Leicester Tigers and Bath Rugby and was part of the 2003 World Cup winning side
3. The Lewis Moody Foundation, inspired by young rugby fan Joss Rowley Stark, raises funds to promote awareness of brain tumours in children
4. He enjoys extreme sports—although he suffers from vertigo—and his current hobbies include wakeboarding, travelling and golf
5. Moody announced his retirement from rugby on 6 March 2012 with immediate effect due to injuries

#2. Martin Corry

Martin Corry Facts:

1. He represented and captained England and Leicester Tigers in a career spanning 14 seasons
2. Corry played 64 times for England between 1997 and 2007, played 7 tests for the British & Irish Lions on tours in 2001 & 2005
3. He also played 290 times for Leicester between 1997 and 2009
4. A versatile player his principal positions were number eight and blindside flanker, he also played lock more as his career progressed
5. Corry started the 2007 Rugby World Cup Final, and was an unused substitute as England won the 2003 Rugby World Cup Final

#1. Steve Borthwick

Steve Borthwick facts:

1. Born in Carlisle, Cumbria, Borthwick was captain of the Hutton Grammar School rugby team
2. He was appointed the England forwards coach in December 2015; a role which he left in mid 2020 to become head coach of Leicester Tigers
3.  Borthwick captained Bath to victory in the 2007–08 European Challenge Cup
4. A member of England's wider 2003 World Cup squad, he narrowly missed selection to the final 30.