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87 days ago

Borthwick rolls dice with Marcus Smith a ‘gamechanger’ for England after switch

  • Fin Smith starts at fly-half with Marcus at full-back
  • Borthwick: ‘Marcus sees space that other players don’t’

Steve Borthwick believes Marcus Smith can be England’s “gamechanger” against France after s…

Good times for a change? Borthwick pairs playmaker Smiths against France

  • Fin Smith at fly-half for England as Marcus shifts to 15
  • Sleightholme replaces injured Murley on wing

Steve Borthwick has handed a first England start to the fly-half Fin Smith and shifted Marcus Smith…

88 days ago

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Steve Borthwick is taking a huge gamble starting Fin and Marcus Smith together - here's how it could finally unlock England's attack... and why it could massively backfire against France

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: The decision to go with both Smiths - Marcus and Fin - against France is a huge gamble for Steve Borthwick as England desperately try and search for a win.

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2 months ago

Steve Borthwick must stop blaming inexperience for England’s failings

England have character and can carry out a gameplan, but there is no guarantee they will improve in time

Steve Borthwick is a man of character in an age that prefers to reward personality. Try as he m…

3 months ago

Some games are bigger than others … so pressure is on Ireland and England

Visitors can forge a winning new identity under Maro Itoje but the experienced Irish remain marginal favourites

Every Six Nations fixture is a grand occasion but some games are bigger than others. Ire…

Sir Clive Woodward's Six Nations ultimate guide: Why it's time for Steve Borthwick and England to deliver, the reason Italy will finish above Scotland ...and who I'm backing to win it all

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: After he missed last year's Six Nations, Antoine Dupont's return for the 2025 Championship is brilliant news not only for France, but for all rugby fans.

Close bond between Smith and Murley can benefit England’s Six Nations tilt | Gerard Meagher

Harlequins duo are close friends and can boost the cohesion of Steve Borthwick’s side against Ireland on Saturday

The buildup to a fixture between England and Ireland has not truly begun until someone…

Borthwick to start Curry twins in England’s Six Nations opener in Ireland

  • England opt for dynamic back row for Dublin clash
  • Cadan Murley on left wing over Ollie Sleightholme

Tom and Ben Curry will start for England together for the first time on Saturday against Ireland with…

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