Why Steve Borthwick MUST pick England's forgotten man to do battle with the All Blacks, writes CHRIS FOY
6 months, 1 week ago

Why Steve Borthwick MUST pick England's forgotten man to do battle with the All Blacks, writes CHRIS FOY

Daily Mail  

It's time to make more noise about a quiet man. Since he became captain of our club, he’s become better and better.’ Steve Borthwick was in attendance for the Premiership opener and Spencer surely made a powerful point to the England head coach. Bath captain Ben Spencer has been backed for an England recall against the All Blacks England coach Steve Borthwick was in attendance for Bath's Premiership opener on Friday Spencer may be 32 but he remains firmly in the mix to potentially start against New Zealand Spencer should be right in the mix to play against the All Blacks in the autumn opener on November 2 — and possibly even start. Spencer was an emergency arrival for England at the 2019 Rugby World Cup Former England coach Eddie Jones had initially overlooked Spencer for his squad Asked about his rival No 9 on TNT Sports on Friday, before kick-off, Danny Care said: ‘It’s crazy to think that he’s only got six caps for England and has never started a game. Paul Gustard is one of the leading candidates to become England's next defence coach Jones resigned from his role with England in August 2024 due to 'turmoil' in the team THE LAST WORD Another famous triumph for Argentina in the Rugby Championship and what a timely one it was, as the Pumas snatched a dramatic 29-28 win over world champions South Africa in Santiago del Estero.

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Ben Thomas: We want to get people excited about Welsh rugby again
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Ben Thomas: We want to get people excited about Welsh rugby again

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Wales taught us that the last thing players need is MORE coaching… just don't expect Steve Borthwick to catch on, writes CHRIS FOY
1 month, 1 week ago

Wales taught us that the last thing players need is MORE coaching… just don't expect Steve Borthwick to catch on, writes CHRIS FOY

Daily Mail  

Profound thanks are due to Matt Sherratt and Lee Blackett for proving last weekend - with Wales and England A respectively - that less can be more when it comes to coaching rugby teams. Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt deserves profound thanks and praise for proving that sometimes less can be more when it comes to coaching rugby teams …

England forced into late change just days before clash with Scotland after Steve Borthwick loses star to injury ahead of Six Nations showdown
1 month, 1 week ago

England forced into late change just days before clash with Scotland after Steve Borthwick loses star to injury ahead of Six Nations showdown

Daily Mail  

England have summoned their super-patient ‘Superman’ to answer a second-row emergency after Leicester giant George Martin was ruled out of Saturday's Calcutta Cup revenge mission at Twickenham. Having earned the tag of ‘Super Ted’ after emerging as a home-grown teen prospect at Worcester, Hill was similarly acclaimed yesterday by Maro Itoje, as the England captain said: ‘I am very happy …

Why England’s painful progress has established them as rugby’s Man Utd
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why England’s painful progress has established them as rugby’s Man Utd

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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Steve Borthwick is taking a huge gamble starting Fin and Marcus Smith together - here's how it could finally unlock England's attack... and why it could massively backfire against
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Steve Borthwick is taking a huge gamble starting Fin and Marcus Smith together - here's how it could finally unlock England's attack... and why it could massively backfire against

Daily Mail  

The decision to go with both Smiths – Marcus and Fin – against France is a huge gamble for Steve Borthwick as England desperately try and search for a win. Steve Borthwick has taken a gamble by picking the Smiths - Marcus and Fin - against France I would have done similar to Borthwick but I'd have kept Marcus at …

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why England can be positive despite Ireland defeat - but there is one key question Steve Borthwick must ask his players ahead of Six Nations clash with France
1 month, 4 weeks ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Why England can be positive despite Ireland defeat - but there is one key question Steve Borthwick must ask his players ahead of Six Nations clash with France

Daily Mail  

Sign up to Mail+ today to join more than 125,000 subscribers and get exclusive access to the best Six Nations coverage throughout the tournament I don't like saying this after an England defeat, predominantly because the country's national side should always be looking to win regardless of the opposition. England showed great improvement from some of their performances in the …

Pressure on Borthwick and focus on forwards – Ireland v England talking points
2 months ago

Pressure on Borthwick and focus on forwards – Ireland v England talking points

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It’s time for Steve Borthwick to deliver and this England decision will decide Six Nations fate
2 months ago

It’s time for Steve Borthwick to deliver and this England decision will decide Six Nations fate

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A capsule look at the rugby teams in the Six Nations
2 months ago

A capsule look at the rugby teams in the Six Nations

Associated Press  

ENGLAND World ranking: 7 Captain: Maro Itoje Coach: Steve Borthwick Schedule: R1 at Ireland R2 vs France R3 vs Scotland R4 vs Italy R5 at Wales Recent Six Nations history: 2020 1st 2021 5th 2022 3rd 2023 4th 2024 3rd Prospects: More disappointment. We need to work harder.” – Maro Itoje FRANCE World ranking: 4 Captain: Antoine Dupont Coach: Fabien …

Steve Borthwick wants replacements to help England finish with a flourish
2 months, 1 week ago

Steve Borthwick wants replacements to help England finish with a flourish

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What next for England after frustrating autumn? Five questions Steve Borthwick must answer before Six Nations
4 months ago

What next for England after frustrating autumn? Five questions Steve Borthwick must answer before Six Nations

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Steve Borthwick has taken the safety-first approach with his team selection for England's final Autumn Nations match against Japan - the under-fire head coach knows losing is not an option, writes CHR
4 months, 1 week ago

Steve Borthwick has taken the safety-first approach with his team selection for England's final Autumn Nations match against Japan - the under-fire head coach knows losing is not an option, writes CHR

Daily Mail  

England can’t lose against Japan and they won’t lose, but the predicament they find themselves in appears to have left Steve Borthwick reluctant to experiment, when he could have done. Without significant game-time this weekend, Northampton’s rookie fly-half can’t realistically expect to force his way into contention for a major role when England next convene, as they will face Ireland …

Rassie Erasmus ramps up pressure on Steve Borthwick by making mischief again as England look to avoid a fifth straight defeat by the Springboks
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rassie Erasmus ramps up pressure on Steve Borthwick by making mischief again as England look to avoid a fifth straight defeat by the Springboks

Daily Mail  

The fun and games began hours before Steve Borthwick announced his team to face the Springboks. ‘When you lose two games, even if it's by a point or last-minute try, the pressure does start to build,’ added Erasmus, who is hoping to inflict a fifth straight defeat on England. Rassie Erasmus was quick to start the mind games in his …

Steve Borthwick wields the changes in his backline for England's clash with South Africa as they look to bounce back from New Zealand and Australia defeats
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Borthwick wields the changes in his backline for England's clash with South Africa as they look to bounce back from New Zealand and Australia defeats

Daily Mail  

Two of the backs have been dropped for the crunch autumn international clash England will take on back-to-back world champions at Twickenham on Saturday England head coach Steve Borthwick has wielded the axe on backs Ben Spencer and George Furbank for his team's crunch autumn clash with back-to-back world champions South Africa. Steve Borthwick has wielded the changes in his …

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: English rugby's problems run far deeper than on-field errors - these are the four issues they must fix off the pitch too
4 months, 2 weeks ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: English rugby's problems run far deeper than on-field errors - these are the four issues they must fix off the pitch too

Daily Mail  

After England’s defeat by Australia last Saturday, I wrote that Steve Borthwick’s side is not getting the key moments that define international rugby right. OVERSEAS PLAYER RULE When Borthwick names his team to face back-to-back world champions South Africa on Saturday, no one can say it’s the best England side he can pick. England are reeling after shipping 42 points …

England v Australia result: Problems old and new plague Steve Borthwick’s England to raise serious questions about future
4 months, 3 weeks ago

England v Australia result: Problems old and new plague Steve Borthwick’s England to raise serious questions about future

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England name unchanged XV to face Australia as Luke Cowan-Dickie returns to the bench
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

England name unchanged XV to face Australia as Luke Cowan-Dickie returns to the bench

The Telegraph  

He recently told Telegraph Sport: “At that point my arm was screwed and then my heart went so I was thinking really what more can happen?” However, he has started this season in fine form for Sale Sharks and is promoted above Theo Dan as replacement hooker behind captain Jamie George. The other change to the bench sees Northampton winger …

Steve Borthwick needs to deliver and focus on haka as England face New Zealand
5 months ago

Steve Borthwick needs to deliver and focus on haka as England face New Zealand

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England v New Zealand: Steve Borthwick backs Ben Earl to cover centre against All Blacks
5 months ago

England v New Zealand: Steve Borthwick backs Ben Earl to cover centre against All Blacks

The Telegraph  

Backfield cover will be provided by fly-half Marcus Smith, who Borthwick has previously deployed at full-back, as well as Earl who finished playing centre in the 52-17 victory against Japan in June. In both Tests against New Zealand in the summer, England let winning positions slip in the final quarter, prompting Borthwick to load up on extra loose forwards this …

England hit by fresh injury blow ahead of All Blacks test
5 months ago

England hit by fresh injury blow ahead of All Blacks test

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Steve Borthwick urges England to turn performances into victories
5 months, 1 week ago

Steve Borthwick urges England to turn performances into victories

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Five pressing issues Steve Borthwick must address before England’s autumn internationals
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Five pressing issues Steve Borthwick must address before England’s autumn internationals

The Telegraph  

El-Abd, meanwhile, takes charge of defence. And, after conceding just 40 points across two Tests against New Zealand, England will surely persist with the ultra-aggressive blitz appropriated by Jones from the Springboks. …and pick a new leader Henry Slade has been listed in a ‘rehabilitation’ section of the squad, suggesting that he is reasonably close to a return to full …

Steve Borthwick was usher at Joe El-Abd’s wedding – now they are plotting England’s future
6 months ago

Steve Borthwick was usher at Joe El-Abd’s wedding – now they are plotting England’s future

The Telegraph  

One wonders how many of the England players recognised Joe El-Abd when the Oyonnax head coach appeared on the sidelines to observe one of their World Cup training sessions at Stade Ferdinand Petit in their camp at Le Touquet, a seaside resort in northern France. England were attempting to revive their spirits up after World Cup warm-up defeats by Wales, …

Steve Borthwick facing shock blow with key England rugby coach Felix Jones set to leave staff
7 months, 1 week ago

Steve Borthwick facing shock blow with key England rugby coach Felix Jones set to leave staff

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New Zealand 24-17 England: All Blacks show their class in commanding second-half display to sink Steve Borthwick's spirited side and extend their unbeaten Eden Park run
8 months, 2 weeks ago

New Zealand 24-17 England: All Blacks show their class in commanding second-half display to sink Steve Borthwick's spirited side and extend their unbeaten Eden Park run

Daily Mail  

England’s bid to become record-breakers at Eden Park was scuppered as Mark Telea’s second try averted the threat of a momentous upset. New Zealand's Mark Tele'a second try of the game late on ultimately proved to be the decisive score of the contest England will regret miss opportunities in both clashes against New Zealand after coming agonisingly close to beating …

Jamie George: England given ‘massive lift’ for All Blacks clash by Euro 2024 win
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jamie George: England given ‘massive lift’ for All Blacks clash by Euro 2024 win

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Steve Borthwick taunted by All Blacks fan: England coach challenges New Zealand to ‘beat us with style’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Steve Borthwick taunted by All Blacks fan: England coach challenges New Zealand to ‘beat us with style’

The Telegraph  

“The result is super important,” he added. By watching them and seeing what was going on in their coaches’ box, we certainly caused some stress and hopefully we can do that again this week.” The issue for England is that there is a widespread expectation that New Zealand will be better too, with Robertson having got his first game under …

England seek clarity on New Zealand scrums from World Rugby as team named to face All Blacks
8 months, 3 weeks ago

England seek clarity on New Zealand scrums from World Rugby as team named to face All Blacks

The Telegraph  

Experts, including Telegraph Sport columnist Brian Moore, television commentator David Flatman and Harlequins scrum coach Adam Jones, have questioned the legality of All Blacks loosehead Ethan de Groot’s action in the first Test that New Zealand won 16-15 in Dunedin. Moore wrote that “Ethan de Groot was illegally shifting outside Will Stuart and driving straight upwards” which helped give New …

New Zealand vs England: Date, kick-off time and where to watch as Steve Borthwick's side travel to Dunedin for the first of two almighty summer Tests against the All Blacks
8 months, 3 weeks ago

New Zealand vs England: Date, kick-off time and where to watch as Steve Borthwick's side travel to Dunedin for the first of two almighty summer Tests against the All Blacks

Daily Mail  

England face New Zealand this Saturday in the first of two Summer Tests against the All Blacks. Here is everything you need to know about the rugby clash between England and New Zealand including date, kick-off time, where to watch and if the game is on TV. England will face New Zealand on Saturday, July 6 in the first of …

New Zealand legend Justin Marshall insists England have a 'massive advantage' heading into Saturday's first Test, as he claims Steve Borthwick's men can spoil the 'vulnerable' All Blacks' new era
8 months, 3 weeks ago

New Zealand legend Justin Marshall insists England have a 'massive advantage' heading into Saturday's first Test, as he claims Steve Borthwick's men can spoil the 'vulnerable' All Blacks' new era

Daily Mail  

Even the great and the good of New Zealand rugby are uneasy about the start of the All Blacks’ new era – and England’s capacity to spoil Scott Robertson’s long-awaited debut as head coach. My heart still says New Zealand to win, but it’s not going to be easy – this is England’s big chance. Former New Zealand scrum-half Justin …

Jamie George wants his England team-mates to ‘love’ facing the All Blacks
9 months ago

Jamie George wants his England team-mates to ‘love’ facing the All Blacks

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The key question facing Steve Borthwick set to shape England’s future
9 months, 3 weeks ago

The key question facing Steve Borthwick set to shape England’s future

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England v Ireland result: Marcus Smith drop-goal clinches sensational Six Nations victory
1 year ago

England v Ireland result: Marcus Smith drop-goal clinches sensational Six Nations victory

The Telegraph  

England, where have you been? The shock and awe that overwhelmed Scotland in Rome reverberated all the way to Twickenham as Steve Borthwick’s side sensationally shattered Ireland’s Grand Slam procession. If Ireland needed a reminder of the reason why no team has yet to complete back-to-back Grand Slams in the Six Nations, England provided it in spades with a stunning …

Ireland have cracked the code to win Six Nations – but Steve Borthwick has a plan to tackle them
1 year ago

Ireland have cracked the code to win Six Nations – but Steve Borthwick has a plan to tackle them

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Steve Borthwick hopes England fly-half Marcus Smith could be fit to face Ireland
1 year, 1 month ago

Steve Borthwick hopes England fly-half Marcus Smith could be fit to face Ireland

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Three back rowers can solve Steve Borthwick’s problem after England A’s 91-5 thrashing of Portugal
1 year, 1 month ago

Three back rowers can solve Steve Borthwick’s problem after England A’s 91-5 thrashing of Portugal

The Telegraph  

It is not all doom and gloom when it comes to English rugby. Just 24 hours after Steve Borthwick watched his senior side lose a fourth successive Calcutta Cup encounter with Scotland, the head coach was back on a familiar stomping ground taking a look into the future. For the first time in eight years, England’s A side were being …

England hit by Alex Mitchell injury blow ahead of Scotland showdown
1 year, 1 month ago

England hit by Alex Mitchell injury blow ahead of Scotland showdown

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The man who holds the key to Wales ending their Twickenham hoodoo
1 year, 1 month ago

The man who holds the key to Wales ending their Twickenham hoodoo

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England coach Steve Borthwick confirms unchanged XV for home Six Nations clash with Wales as Red Rose hope to build on opening Italy win
1 year, 1 month ago

England coach Steve Borthwick confirms unchanged XV for home Six Nations clash with Wales as Red Rose hope to build on opening Italy win

Daily Mail  

Steve Borthwick has confirmed the selection of an unchanged England starting XV for the Six Nations showdown with Wales at Twickenham on Saturday. By opting for selection stability, Borthwick has backed the five players who made their England debuts in Rome - Ethan Roots and Fraser Dingwall in the starting XV, along with Chandler Cunningham-South, Fin Smith and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso …

Jamie George reveals captaincy inspirations ahead of ‘greatest achievement’ in Six Nations
1 year, 2 months ago

Jamie George reveals captaincy inspirations ahead of ‘greatest achievement’ in Six Nations

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Steve Borthwick knows England players need to be ‘supported and cared for’
1 year, 2 months ago

Steve Borthwick knows England players need to be ‘supported and cared for’

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Topsy Ojo: Time is right for England boss Steve Borthwick to introduce new blood
1 year, 2 months ago

Topsy Ojo: Time is right for England boss Steve Borthwick to introduce new blood

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Steve Borthwick grows and Ben Earl stars as England defy World Cup expectations
1 year, 5 months ago

Steve Borthwick grows and Ben Earl stars as England defy World Cup expectations

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5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

5 things we learned from England’s progress through the Rugby World Cup

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Jonny May backs ‘genius’ Steve Borthwick to crack the code of rugby with England
1 year, 5 months ago

Jonny May backs ‘genius’ Steve Borthwick to crack the code of rugby with England

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England suffer heartbreak after South Africa rally to reach Rugby World Cup final
1 year, 5 months ago

England suffer heartbreak after South Africa rally to reach Rugby World Cup final

The Telegraph  

Heartbreak, utter heartbreak for England. Having played the majority of their World Cup campaign in the shadows, Steve Borthwick’s side finally showed their hand in stunning and ruthless fashion, only to fall short in the cruellest of circumstances. Remarkably it was the second game in succession that Pollard, who was not even in the original Springbok squad, having missed out …

England spring surprise with three changes to team for Rugby World Cup semi-final
1 year, 5 months ago

England spring surprise with three changes to team for Rugby World Cup semi-final

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Ben Earl shows value of perseverance to become England’s unlikely star at Rugby World Cup
1 year, 5 months ago

Ben Earl shows value of perseverance to become England’s unlikely star at Rugby World Cup

Associated Press  

England’s best player at the Rugby World Cup hadn’t started a match for his country until a month before the tournament. “We know that he has faced adversity before with England,” Sinfield said, “but he has certainly gone after it and he deserves everything that he gets.” It’s quite the England-South Africa doubleheader on Saturday, with the two countries also …

Johnny Sexton: Facing All Blacks out for revenge ‘biggest challenge in rugby’
1 year, 5 months ago

Johnny Sexton: Facing All Blacks out for revenge ‘biggest challenge in rugby’

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