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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

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 37-42 Australia: Autumn Nations Series player ratings

Marcus Smith again provides the sparkle for England but Tom Wright dazzles to help Australia snatch dramatic win

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024

England player ratings vs Australia: Marcus Smith majestic with Ollie Sleightholme electric off the bench

England pipped at the post by Wallabies in dramatic finish

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2024

‘We need to step up’: Curry says buck stops with England players after late defeats

Tom Curry believes England players must step up and shoulder the responsibility for their late collapses, insisting there can be no excuses as Steve Borthwick’s side seek to return to winning ways against Australia.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2024

There are no excuses – Tom Curry demands England ‘step up’ against Australia

Steve Borthwick’s side are out to bounce back from their narrow defeat to New Zealand.

The Independent 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

Steve Borthwick distances himself from Eddie Jones allegations as selection continuity shows clear contrast

Now head coach, Borthwick was formerly a key lieutenant to Jones, who has been described as a ‘despot’ by former England scrum half Danny Care in a forthcoming book

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024

Steve Borthwick keeps faith by naming unchanged England XV to face Australia

England add Sleightholme and Cowan-Dickie to freshen up replacements for test against Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2024