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MYSTERIOUS: 4 - What They Never Told You

England set to rest captain Maro Itoje for Nations Championship: ‘The right thing to do’

Itoje will have a summer off barring injury striking England’s second row stocks

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Summer break could be ‘right thing to do’ for Maro Itoje

England head coach Steve Borthwick feels the captain may benefit from missing next month’s Tests.

The Independent UK · Jun 17

Noah Caluori and Benhard Janse van Rensburg handed England opportunities in uncapped clash with France

George Ford will captain an England XV blending youth and experience in Vannes

The Independent UK · Jun 17

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Alex Mitchell poised for surprise Prem final spot in Saints and England fitness boost

Alex Mitchell could return from a hamstring injury in Saturday’s Prem final as Steve Borthwick prepares to finalise his Nations Championship squad

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16

Fast-paced, risk-taking Prem is a blueprint for England but everyone needs to buy in

Top-level rugby is fast becoming a different sport and finalists illustrate the domestic talent Borthwick needs to harness

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16

Noah Caluori reveals Maro Itoje advice as teenage wing sets sights on England debut

Caluori was named Gallagher Prem breakthrough player of the season and is now eyeing a first international cap

The Independent UK · Jun 15

England to bide their time before making Maro Itoje decision

Any decision to give Itoje the summer off would be in recognition of a demanding year

The Independent UK · Jun 10

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Itoje left out of England training squad with summer rest expected

The chances of Maro Itoje touring with England this summer have diminished after the captain was left out of Steve Borthwick’s latest training squad

The Guardian - UK · Jun 9

Maro Itoje left out of England training squad ahead of summer tour

Steve Borthwick said last month that England were having an ‘ongoing conversation’ about Itoje’s participation this summer

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Maro Itoje left out of England squad for latest training camp

Steve Borthwick revealed in May he was considering resting his captain for all, or part, of the Nations Championship in July.

The Independent UK · Jun 9

England’s Alex Mitchell a doubt for Nations Championship due to hamstring injury

The scrum half will miss the remainder of Northampton’s season

The Independent UK · May 27

Courtney Lawes’ Prem performances to be monitored as he targets England comeback

Lawes retired from Test rugby after the 2023 World Cup but his ambitions of returning to the global stage have been rekindled.

The Independent UK · May 20

Borthwick delays call on resting Itoje until final England squad announced in June

England’s head coach, Steve Borthwick, says he may rest some senior players including his captain, Maro Itoje, for all or part of the Nations Championship

The Guardian - UK · May 19

Steve Borthwick’s vague words underline the tall task facing England this summer

With three Tests in three weeks on three continents, Borthwick and his squad face an uncertain summer that begins with a clash with South Africa

The Independent UK · May 19

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The Independent UK · May 19

England complete revamp of Steve Borthwick’s coaching staff with final addition

Former Scotland international Byron McGuigan, who has been working with England since last summer, has joined the staff on a permanent basis

The Independent UK · May 18

South African-born star gets maiden England call-up

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The Independent UK · May 18

Benhard Janse van Rensburg lined up for England bow after making training squad

Pretoria-born Janse van Rensburg is included in an extended 42-man group.

The Independent UK · May 18

England hand first call-up to Benhard Janse van Rensburg ahead of Nations Championship

Janse van Rensburg is one of six uncapped inclusions, with Henry Arundell and Ollie Lawrence among those left out by Steve Borthwick

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The Independent UK · May 15

The South African ready to switch allegiance and solve England’s midfield issues

Benhard Janse van Rensburg will become eligible for England this summer and could feature for Steve Borthwick’s side

The Guardian - UK · May 6

The problem with RFU’s handling of Six Nations review is that England fans aren’t stupid

If supporters want transparency, they won’t find it in the rubber-stamping of Steve Borthwick’s coaching team

Evening Standard · May 5

RFU make decision on Steve Borthwick's England future after Six Nations review

English rugby’s governing body have concluded assessment of worst-ever campaign with Nations Championship looming and World Cup on the horizon

The Independent UK · May 5

RFU backs Steve Borthwick to lead England into 2027 World Cup after review

England’s fifth-place finish at this year’s Six Nations prompted “a thorough and honest review” by the governing body.

The Independent UK · May 5

Steve Borthwick set to lead England into 2027 Rugby World Cup after Six Nations review

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The Guardian - UK · May 5

RFU backs Steve Borthwick to lead England for 2027 World Cup after Six Nations review

Steve Borthwick and his coaching staff have been backed to remain in charge of England’s men’s rugby team despite four defeats in the Six Nations

The Independent UK · May 5

RFU gives backing to Steve Borthwick after review of England’s worst-ever Six Nations campaign

England won just once in their campaign having begun as title hopefuls

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