Rugby’s ‘escort’ crackdown prompts disgruntled Borthwick to change tack Shape of the game has tilted significantly since the latest law tweak that risks tactical monotony and a lack of charm The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2024
England must learn lessons of past to confront mighty Springboks challenge Home side will look to channel the pain of their World Cup semi-final defeat to the Springboks last year The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024
England boss Steve Borthwick voices ‘Aussie rules’ fear over new law directive Borthwick’s men face South Africa this weekend looking to bounce back from defeats against New Zealand and Australia. The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024
England team vs South Africa: Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet among four changes Under-pressure Steve Borthwick makes four changes for Springboks showdown after narrow defeats by New Zealand and Australia Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024
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 · Nov 14, 2024
Rassie Erasmus knows England coach Steve Borthwick ‘is a bit under pressure’ England are playing to avoid a fifth successive defeat when they host the all-conquering back-to-back world champions. The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024
Borthwick insists he can handle pressure after Erasmus raises the heat Steve Borthwick has insisted he is well-equipped to block out the pressure of England’s current plight after Rassie Erasmus suggested he is under the pump The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2024
England vs South Africa team news: Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet start against Springboks Steve Borthwick makes four changes to his starting side The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024
England v South Africa team news LIVE: Freddie Steward starts as hosts make four changes for Twickenham clash Steve Borthwick’s side host the world champions in a crucial Autumn Nations Series fixture this weekend The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2024
England mull changes for Springboks clash to combat ‘unintended consequences’ of law tweak The crackdown on ‘escorting’ from retreating players underneath kicks has had a major impact on the Autumn Nations Series The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024
England vs South Africa: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds for rugby today Springboks head to Twickenham looking to pile more misery on Steve Borthwick’s side after back-to-back frustrating losses Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024
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 · Nov 12, 2024
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 Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024
Tommy Freeman vows England will take the fight to ‘human’ South Africa The England wing Tommy Freeman has insisted that South Africa are ‘not unbeatable’ and vowed Steve Borthwick’s side will take the fight to the visitors The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2024 Rassie Erasmus preps South Africa for challenge of ‘desperate’ England Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus believes the pressure will rise at Twickenham on Saturday after the hosts lost their opening two autumn Tests
The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2024 Do England’s repeated failures mean Steve Borthwick’s system is flawed? The head coach’s gameplan exploded in his face again against Australia. South Africa are up next … do the players believe in it?
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2024 Naive England facing latest identity crisis after most damaging defeat yet Steve Borthwick’s side have difficult questions to answer with an encounter with world champions South Africa next up
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2024 Ben Earl admits England are testing fans’ patience after narrow defeat to Australia England suffered their sixth defeat of the year as the Wallabies snatched a late victory in a thrilling contest
The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2024 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
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2024 Steve Borthwick secure in England role despite back-to-back losses England missed a late penalty and drop goal against New Zealand and conceded an overtime try to Australia.
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2024 Maro Itoje says wounded England want ‘to do fans proud’ against South Africa England were beaten 42-37 by Australia on Saturday.
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2024 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 · Nov 10, 2024 England’s excess of errors are costing them dear – and South Africa are up next Steve Borthwick called this a ‘young, developing’ team before the defeat by Australia, but the truth is they are not
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024 ‘Unforgivable’: Jamie George blasts England after dramatic loss to Australia The England captain said after the 42-37 defeat to Australia: ‘There’s going to be clips that are hard to watch back because we needed to be more physical’
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024 Jamie George blames England’s ‘leaking’ defence for dramatic defeat to Australia England appeared to have won the game three times only to see the Wallabies plunder the winning try through Max Jorgensen in overtime.