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England 59-14 Japan: Respite for Steve Borthwick as Eddie Jones' inexperienced Brave Blossoms blown away

England ended five-match losing run in comprehensive fashion

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2024

England player ratings vs Japan: Ollie Sleightholme a big positive with Marcus Smith classy again

England enjoyed a more routine afternoon with a nine-try win over Japan

Evening Standard · Nov 24, 2024

Impressive England put Japan to the sword but frustrating autumn ends with another missed opportunity

England 59-14 Japan: A full-strength England ran in nine tries to close a difficult November with a much-needed win

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2024

SixNations: Full Contact season 2 — release date, players, what happens, episode guide, trailer and everything about the rugby series

SixNations: Full Contact season 2 arrives on Netflix to catch up with the players at the heart of the 2024 Six Nations action, including England’s Marcus Smith.

WhatToWatch · Nov 19, 2024

England are not yet in crisis but Six Nations could be decisive for Borthwick

Defeat at the hands of South Africa was to be expected, but the Six Nations looms as kill or cure for the coach’s project

The Guardian - UK · Nov 18, 2024

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 · Nov 17, 2024

Five things we learned in England’s loss to South Africa

Self-inflicted errors led to a fifth straight loss but Marcus Smith’s stock is on the rise along with the absent Alex Mitchell.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2024

Eben Etzebeth shows why he is the heart and soul of South Africa

Lock shines with ruthless display of energy and aggression for a team who know how to win playing within themselves

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024

England 20-29 South Africa: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

Cheslin Kolbe was superb for South Africa and Sam Underhill was exceptional but it was a struggle for the rest of the England pack

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024

England 20-29 South Africa: Steve Borthwick's side entertaining again but Springboks extend losing run

Pressure building on Steve Borthwick as disappointing autumn continued

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2024