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Steve Borthwick reveals core of England squad as enhanced contracts handed out

Borthwick is able to centrally contract 25 players each year

The Independent UK · Aug 12

Maro Itoje on the bench for England’s Six Nations opener against Wales

Captain Itoje is only among the replacements for the Twickenham clash, with Jamie George skippering Steve Borthwick’s side against reigning Six Nations wooden spoon holders Wales

The Independent UK · Feb 2

Tommy Freeman starts in new position as England name team for Australia test

Freeman will shift from the wing to outside centre to face the Wallabies as George Ford wins the fly-half race

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Tom Willis left out of England training squad ahead of autumn internationals

There is also no place for Owen Farrell.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2025

Owen Farrell misses out on England squad for training camp

Farrell made his return to Test rugby with the British and Irish Lions this summer but has not featured for England since the 2023 World Cup

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025

Owen Farrell left out of British and Irish Lions squad as Maro Itoje named captain

Andy Farrell has unveiled his 38-player squad to face the Wallabies later this year

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Curry twins to start in tandem as England reveal team to face Ireland

The flankers are paired in the back row as Steve Borthwick hands a surprise debut to Cadan Murley on the wing

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Maro Itoje named new England captain ahead of Six Nations as squad revealed

Itoje assumes the captaincy from Saracens teammate Jamie George before a vital campaign for Steve Borthwick’s side

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

England must learn to hold their nerve as Steve Borthwick shakes up his bench

Head coach knows game management in later stages needs improvement against Australia after latest near miss

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2024

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 · Nov 5, 2024