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Springboks add key member of England staff ahead of Nations Championship meeting

Joe Lewis will take up a role as performance analyst with South Africa in June

The Independent UK

Ben Earl, Andre Esterhuizen and what rugby’s hybrid players tell us about the future of the sport

As versatility and power-packed benches continue to define international rugby, could the sport become even more position-less in the future?

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith can be better at full-back, says England coach Kevin Sinfield

England assistant coach Kevin Sinfield said Marcus Smith could become a better full-back than fly-half

The Guardian - UK

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Felix Jones returns to South Africa as new role revealed after England resignation

Jones handed in his notice period last August before reaching a settlement to depart

The Independent UK

How the Curry twins embodied England’s scrambling spirit in late Six Nations escape

Tom and Ben Curry put their bodies on the line to show the commitment Steve Borthwick wants from his side

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick labelled a ‘tall Eddie Jones’ and 'not a people person' by former boss Geordan Murphy

Murphy was briefly director of rugby to Borthwick after the now-England boss was appointed head coach at Leicester Tigers

The Independent UK

Henry Slade confident England have fixed defence after sloppy autumn

Steve Borthwick’s players ‘know what we’re doing’ by taking more hands-on approach after a disappointing November campaign

The Guardian - UK

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RFU’s Bill Sweeney refuses to apologise for taking £358,000 bonus

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney refused to apologise for accepting a £358,000 bonus amid record losses and redundancies

The Guardian - UK

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

Three defeats from four games in November left England ruing their missed opportunities but there was encouragement to take from some aspects of their play

The Independent UK

England claim hollow victory in game Steve Borthwick could not win

Beating an inexperienced Japan side is small consolation for head coach after a disappointing autumn of near misses

The Guardian - UK

Complex legacy of Eddie Jones era adds intrigue to England’s must-win clash with Japan

England are likely to win their final fixture of the year by a distance but will be expect the unexpected against their former head coach

The Independent UK

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 defeats

The Independent UK

Borthwick claims players were not fit enough for Tests after South Africa loss

Steve Borthwick does not believe he will be sacked despite poor results while Freddie Stewart says the players should shoulder the blame

The Guardian - UK

Rassie Erasmus expects aerial attack from Borthwick’s struggling England

Rassie Erasmus said South Africa expect England to ‘squeeze us with the kicking game’ at Twickenham on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

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‘We don’t have any contact’: England will not benefit from Jones’ Springboks links

England will not be benefiting from the insider knowledge of their former Springbok assistant coach Felix Jones this weekend

The Independent UK

Richard Wigglesworth unsure as to Felix Jones’ role in South Africa preparations

Jones resigned as England’s defence coach in August but Steve Borthwick stated he is being used to provide analysis of the opposition.

The Independent UK

England coach Richard Wigglesworth makes stunning admission about exiled colleague Felix Jones

Former defence coach Jones is working remotely while serving a 12-month notice period after handing in his resignation

The Guardian - UK

RFU and players back Steve Borthwick despite England’s losing streak

The England head coach Steve Borthwick retains the unequivocal support of the Rugby Football Union despite four consecutive defeats, the Guardian understands

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The Independent UK

5 things we learned from England’s defeat to Australia in Twickenham thriller

Australia ran out 42-37 victors as England suffered another defeat.

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick insists his England setup is different amid claims over Jones era

Steve Borthwick has insisted he has nothing to hide about his England setup and believes his players are empowered after claims of ‘a dictatorship’ under Eddie Jones

The Guardian - UK

It’s time for England to fully unveil the house Steve Borthwick has built

After the potential shown on their summer tour, England start a four-Test home series with every reason for excitement

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick's England regime needs to deliver statement victory

All Blacks are up first in a pivotal Autumn Nations Series for the national side

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick struggles to cast off shadow of uncertainty after coaching exits

Coach could have done with drawing a line under staffing reshuffle but his backroom team still remains up in the air

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick confident in his England approach despite exit of key coaches

Felix Jones and Aled Walters have quit the setup.

The Independent UK

Coaching upheaval sets up pivotal autumn for Steve Borthwick and England

Two departures from his staff left the head coach reeling, but a settled squad has every chance of success in a November that could promise plenty

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