Calls for Steve Borthwick’s head ignore lack of viable alternatives
If the clamour for change is to be credible, those calling for it must be able to provide credible alternatives. If Wales ...
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Steve Borthwick can take inspiration from England’s chief tormentor
But it would be handy for Borthwick to shed more light on what’s going on, after four wins in 11 matches across the calendar ...
Steve Borthwick is safe for now – but history shows a cautionary tale for underperforming England
Small signs of progress have been shown by England this November but Borthwick is under pressure after five consecutive ...
Brutal Springboks show champion qualities to pile more misery on valiant England
England’s ragged edges began to show, Itoje and Slade each warned for their conduct by referee Andrew Brace. But it was the ...
World champ Springboks earn scrappy win over Scotland
Wing Makazole Mapimpi has scored a brace of tries as error-strewn South Africa defeated Scotland 32-15 in their Murrayfield ...
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England need a statement victory over Australia – but Joe Schmidt’s side are capable of giving them a bloody nose
The clock is ticking. Joe Schmidt has just four games to turn Australia into a side capable of competing with the Lions next ...
England are expected to batter Australia – but Wallabies can still stage an ambush
With so much resting on Saturday’s match for Joe Schmidt in inspiring Aussie public, home side are in for a stiffer test than ...
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Centres switch in otherwise unchanged England team to face Australia
LONDON, Nov 5 (Reuters) - England coach Steve Borthwick has announced a virtually unchanged team to face Australia on Saturday, with just a positional switch in midfield and two changes to the ...
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England name unchanged starting side for Australia clash as Steve Borthwick recalls Luke Cowan-Dickie to bench
Steve Borthwick has kept faith with the same starting side as his England team look to bounce back against Australia, while replacement hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie is set for his first appearance ...
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The changes Steve Borthwick could make to solve England’s scrum woes
In each of their three recent Tests against New Zealand, Steve Borthwick’s side have led the All Blacks after the interval and come out on the losing side on 80 minutes. The circumstances of ...
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The changes Steve Borthwick could make to solve England’s scrum woes
In each of their three recent Tests against New Zealand, Steve Borthwick’s side have led the All Blacks after the interval and come out on the losing side on 80 minutes. The circumstances of each has ...