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

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It may not be too long until Gloucester’s Afolabi Fasogbon and Bath’s Vilikesa Sela join the versatile Opoku-Fordjour in the senior squad after the trio were influential in England’s Under-20 World Championship triumph last summer. There have been some mitigating factors within that: Ollie Chessum’s injury forced Chandler Cunningham-South, beginning to make real forceful involvemenets as a replacement, into a starting role he is perhaps not quite yet ready for, while the talent drain to France last year has harmed England’s pool of experienced players. open image in gallery Injury to Ollie Chessum was a key blow for England ahead of the autumn An attempt to lure Stade Francais centre Joe Marchant back to the Premiership should be made but the recent England ‘A’ game provided an intriguing view of some of those Borthwick may consider to add depth to his squad. open image in gallery Marcus Smith sparked most of England’s best play in November Marcus Smith appeared to take a firm grip of the starting ten shirt for England in November, but there are a few questions that remain over his ability to imprint and excel within structure at international level.

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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 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 …

Will Stuart reveals the secret weapon behind England’s Six Nations improvement
1 month ago

Will Stuart reveals the secret weapon behind England’s Six Nations improvement

The Independent  

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Steve Borthwick defends England’s tactics which earned Calcutta Cup success
1 month ago

Steve Borthwick defends England’s tactics which earned Calcutta Cup success

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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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Don’t be fooled by upbeat England – losing has become the hallmark of Steve Borthwick’s reign
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Don’t be fooled by upbeat England – losing has become the hallmark of Steve Borthwick’s reign

The Independent  

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Don't let Steve Borthwick's tired excuses fool you - this England team has no accountability, no plan B... and no hope
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Don't let Steve Borthwick's tired excuses fool you - this England team has no accountability, no plan B... and no hope

Daily Mail  

Join Mail+ to get ahead of the game with Rugby Confidential every Wednesday and Chris Foy's World of Rugby every Monday England fell to a 27-22 defeat by Ireland in their opening game of the Six Nations Desperate times call for desperate measures. After defeat in Dublin served as yet another false start to the Six Nations, England’s own verdict …

Steve Borthwick calls on England to be ‘a better team’ against France
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Steve Borthwick calls on England to be ‘a better team’ against France

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Pressure on Borthwick and focus on forwards – Ireland v England talking points
1 month, 4 weeks 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
1 month, 4 weeks 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
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

Jamie George set to miss England’s Six Nations opener in major blow for Steve Borthwick
2 months, 1 week ago

Jamie George set to miss England’s Six Nations opener in major blow for Steve Borthwick

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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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Six Nations LIVE: England make massive captaincy call as Steve Borthwick’s squad revealed
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Six Nations LIVE: England make massive captaincy call as Steve Borthwick’s squad revealed

The Independent  

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5 things England learned from a challenging autumn
4 months ago

5 things England learned from a challenging autumn

The Independent  

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England report card: 2024 has been a C- for Steve Borthwick
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4 months ago

England report card: 2024 has been a C- for Steve Borthwick

The Telegraph  

Most onlookers are straining their eyes to see meaningful progress from England. With a sobering record of five wins and seven losses in 2024 for Steve Borthwick’s team, it is easy to understand the pessimism. His success rate sits at exactly 50 per cent, with the stirring victory over Ireland eight months ago looking increasingly like an anomaly because, other …

England run riot against Japan – but blitz defence needs work
4 months ago

England run riot against Japan – but blitz defence needs work

The Telegraph  

This was a victory with plenty of attacking verve and potency as England greedily ran in nine tries, including one created by a glorious behind-the-back pass by Tommy Freeman, to give Steve Borthwick some much-needed momentum to build on going into the Six Nations Championship. Although it would be a bold attacking strategy, particularly with England facing Ireland in Dublin …

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 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 …

Why Steve Borthwick won’t be sacked despite England’s autumn of discontent
4 months, 1 week ago

Why Steve Borthwick won’t be sacked despite England’s autumn of discontent

The Independent  

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England coach Steve Borthwick and RFU bosses to LOSE significant annual bonuses for failing to meet in-house targets - after suffering fifth straight defeat against South Africa
4 months, 1 week ago

England coach Steve Borthwick and RFU bosses to LOSE significant annual bonuses for failing to meet in-house targets - after suffering fifth straight defeat against South Africa

Daily Mail  

The men overseeing England’s current period of turmoil are not in danger of losing their job at this stage – but they will lose money as a result of the recent run of defeats. Head coach Steve Borthwick, RFU performance director, Conor O’Shea, and the union’s chief executive, Bill Sweeney, will see annual bonuses significantly cut for failing to meet …

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 handed HUGE double injury blow ahead of South Africa clash with two key stars set to miss out with head injuries
4 months, 2 weeks ago

England handed HUGE double injury blow ahead of South Africa clash with two key stars set to miss out with head injuries

Daily Mail  

The pair were withdrawn during England's weekend defeat against Australia Tom Curry and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso have been ruled out with head injuries The Roses will be without a key duo for their Twickenham clash v South Africa England have been hit by more disruption after being forced to rule Tom Curry and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso out of the clash with South …

England v Australia result: Problems old and new plague Steve Borthwick’s England to raise serious questions about future
4 months, 2 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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Talking points as England take on underdogs Australia
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Talking points as England take on underdogs Australia

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Tom Curry says ‘blame England players for crumbling not Steve Borthwick’ – here is why
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tom Curry says ‘blame England players for crumbling not Steve Borthwick’ – here is why

The Telegraph  

Tom Curry is adamant that England’s players should shoulder responsibility for their habit of falling away in the final quarter rather than head coach Steve Borthwick. The flanker admits that the squad “have let themselves down” with their indiscipline late in games as England seek to relieve the pressure of only winning one of their last six matches against tier-one …

England Sticks with Unchanged Team for Australia Clash
4 months, 3 weeks ago

England Sticks with Unchanged Team for Australia Clash

Hindustan Times  

England has named an unchanged team for their clash with Australia in the second of four Tests at Twickenham this month. The starting lineup remains the same, with the only adjustments being made to the bench with Luke Cowan-Dickie replacing Theo Dan at hooker and Ben Curry returning to a five-three split between forwards and backs.

The changes Steve Borthwick could make to solve England’s scrum woes
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The changes Steve Borthwick could make to solve England’s scrum woes

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Steve Borthwick needs to deliver and focus on haka as England face New Zealand
4 months, 3 weeks 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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England announce first 17 recipients of new contracts as Steve Borthwick’s core squad revealed
5 months ago

England announce first 17 recipients of new contracts as Steve Borthwick’s core squad revealed

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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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Coaching upheaval sets up pivotal autumn for Steve Borthwick and England
5 months, 1 week ago

Coaching upheaval sets up pivotal autumn for Steve Borthwick and England

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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 …

Ellis Genge set to remain a key part of Steve Borthwick's England set-up after signing a new long-term contract with hometown club Bristol Bears
6 months ago

Ellis Genge set to remain a key part of Steve Borthwick's England set-up after signing a new long-term contract with hometown club Bristol Bears

Daily Mail  

Ellis Genge is set to buck the trend of England internationals seeing out their final years in France after he signed a new long-term contract with his home club Bristol. Ellis Genge has penned a new long-term contract to remain with his home club Bristol Bears Bears director of rugby Pat Lam lauded Genge's career and spoke of his excitement …

Why Steve Borthwick MUST pick England's forgotten man to do battle with the All Blacks, writes CHRIS FOY
6 months 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 taunted by All Blacks fan: England coach challenges New Zealand to ‘beat us with style’
8 months, 2 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 …

Six uncapped players included in England squad to tour New Zealand as Steve Borthwick makes Tom Curry decision
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Six uncapped players included in England squad to tour New Zealand as Steve Borthwick makes Tom Curry decision

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England on track under Steve Borthwick after showing vital quality in France defeat
1 year ago

England on track under Steve Borthwick after showing vital quality in France defeat

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Steve Borthwick ‘hopeful’ Manu Tuilagi stays in England ahead of potential Six Nations farewell
1 year ago

Steve Borthwick ‘hopeful’ Manu Tuilagi stays in England ahead of potential Six Nations farewell

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5 things England need to address after humbling in India
1 year ago

5 things England need to address after humbling in India

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Steve Borthwick reveals key mindset shift that inspired shock England win over Ireland
1 year ago

Steve Borthwick reveals key mindset shift that inspired shock England win over Ireland

The Independent  

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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 …

Steve Borthwick looking to relieve pressure on under-performing England
1 year ago

Steve Borthwick looking to relieve pressure on under-performing England

The Independent  

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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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England heading in right direction overall under Steve Borthwick – Jamie George
1 year, 1 month ago

England heading in right direction overall under Steve Borthwick – Jamie George

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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 …

There is belief: Jamie George confident England will improve during Six Nations
1 year, 1 month ago

There is belief: Jamie George confident England will improve during Six Nations

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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 …

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