Borthwick: England can match Ireland’s ‘benchmark’ at World Cup
Ireland dispatched 14-man England 29-16 in Dublin to claim their fourth Six Nations Grand Slam and second in five years. Dan Sheehan crossed twice, Robbie Henshaw and Rob Herring also…
Steve Borthwick admits England face ‘huge reality’ after defeat to France
Steve Borthwick admitted England’s humiliating record defeat to France was a reality check after his side were hauled off the pitch at Twickenham after their heaviest home defeat. England’s slim…
The France game is a chance for Borthwick and Smith to show a new approach Ugo Moni
STave Borthwick is not a coach who makes statements or grand gestures for the sake of it. He has always been someone who leads with his actions rather than his…
Steve Borthwick drops Owen Farrell to play Marcus Smith against France
England are set to drop Owen Farrell for the first time since Marcus Smith is expected to win the battle for the number 10 jersey in Saturday’s crunch game against…
Ford was left out of the England squad to face France when Borthwick chose Smith
George Ford has been left out of England’s squad to face France on Saturday, ensuring Marcus Smith will play against Les Bleus. Steve Borthwick has named captain Owen Farrell in…
Borthwick wants ‘excellent players’ for England squad amid relegation fears
Steve Borthwick has said he wants license to pick the strongest possible England squad after the World Cup amid fears his arm will be weakened by an exodus of players…
Steve Borthwick admits England have fallen behind their Six Nations rivals
England head coach Steve Borthwick admits his side have fallen behind many of their major rivals and need to finish games stronger if they are to be a resurgent force…
As England move away from the Jones set-up, Borthwick improves training
The new England manager has revised the training schedule to more closely reflect the day-to-day structure of the club squad. England now do all their training and preparation in one…
As Saracens overshadowed Lyon, Daly took the same class before Borthwick
Daley won his treble in just seven minutes and 20 seconds, on a crisp night in north London where Owen Farrell cleaned up his England position without even setting foot…
