Borthwick

Just a few months ago, this would have appeared far-fetched; unthinkable even. Owen Farrell at 10 – yes. But Marcus Smith at full-back and Freddie Steward jettisoned – hell no.A foundation stone of the England team in the last two years is…

LONDON : Luke Cowan-Dickie has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup through injury, while back rower Zach Mercer was a high-profile absentee from the 41-man official training squad named by England coach Steve Borthwick on Friday.After…

Manu Tuilagi could force his way back into England's starting line-up as Ollie Lawrence will miss their Six Nations clash with Ireland due to injury... as Steve Borthwick selects a 36-man squad following their woeful loss to…

LONDON : England coach Steve Borthwick admitted his team were a long way behind the world's best sides after France inflicted a record 53-10 drubbing on their hosts at Twickenham in the Six Nations on Saturday.It was England's third…

If you take a look at the teams who have won World Cups, you realise each had an outstanding No 10 — a kingpin fly-half who was the undisputed first-choice and arguably the most important player in the team.Over the years, Michael Lynagh,…

England coach Steve Borthwick wants Marcus Smith to improve his 'match sharpness' and 'boss a game' for Harlequins this weekend... as he explains his shock call to omit the fly-half from his Six Nations training campBy Nik…

CARDIFF : England still looked a considerable distance behind Ireland and France but took a notable step forward as their 20-10 Cardiff victory over a ragged Wales took them to safely "mid-table" in the Six Nations on Saturday.England…

The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has been holding discussions about reviewing its overseas player selection policy, England head coach Steve Borthwick said, adding that he would like to have the best players at his disposal.The RFU's…

LONDON : If anyone was expecting Steve Borthwick to offer an apology for relying almost entirely on the rolling maul to beat Italy on Sunday they do not know the England coach, who was really pleased with the progress shown in the 31-14…

Steve Borthwick is convinced England’s new-look attack will be too good for Italy after his ruthless call to bench Marcus Smith in favour of Owen Farrell at No 10 for Six Nations clashSteve Borthwick can't wait to see England's…