**The Breakdown: Borthwick's Bold Vision for England's Future** As head coach, Steve Borthwick faces the crucial task of refining England's game plan and player combinations to maximize their chances of success in the upcoming World Cup. Recently, the rugby union community has mourned the loss of two influential figures: Kevin Bowring and Ronnie Dawson. While today's players may not be well-acquainted with Bowring, who served as Wales' first professional head coach from 1995 to 1998, or Dawson, who famously led the British & Irish Lions to victory against the All Blacks in 1959 and became Ireland's inaugural national coach, both have made significant contributions to the sport. Dawson, in addition to his coaching roles, was part of the committee that organized the inaugural Rugby World Cup, while Bowring was a mentor to many of today's leading coaches, including Stuart Lancaster, Shaun Edwards, Ben Ryan, and Toby Booth. Lancaster praised Bowring as one of the great coaching minds, stating, “I really think the world has lost one of the great coaching minds.” Ryan echoed this sentiment, noting that Bowring helped him expand his thinking as a young coach, encouraging him to explore new ideas rather than simply following established paths. As Borthwick looks ahead, he must draw inspiration from the legacies of these coaching pioneers to build a strong foundation for England's future in rugby.