England rugby star clashes with Steve Borthwick ahead of South Africa test
England head coach Steve Borthwick is on a collision course with one of his own players after hitting out at a new World Rugby law. Earlier this month, the authority announced a crackdown on ’escort runners’ during games, which refers to players who impede opponents as they chase after high kicks.
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The recall of high ball master Steward, successfully predicted by Springboks boss Rassie Erasmus hours before Borthwick named his team, is a nod to the impact on the game caused by World Rugby’s autumn crackdown on ‘escort runners’, who block the path of kick-chasers.
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