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'Borthwick's England face battle to keep fans onside'

How Steve Borthwick's England react to another defeat will be critical with world champions South Africa up next, says rugby union correspondent Chris Jones.

Do England’s repeated failures mean Steve Borthwick’s system is flawed? | Robert Kitson

Head coach’s gameplan exploded in his face again against Australia. South Africa are next … do the players trust it?. One of the all-time great Wallaby Test victories has left England up a gum ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Steve Borthwick retains full support of RFU despite England’s losing streak

England have won just four of 10 Tests in 2024 Under-pressure coach has “100%” backing from RFU The England head coach, Steve Borthwick, retains the unequivocal support of the Rugby Football ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Borthwick insists his England setup is different amid claims over Jones era

Danny Care accused Jones regime of being ‘a dictatorship’ Borthwick hails ‘step forward’ in players sharing opinions Steve Borthwick has insisted he has nothing to hide about his England setup ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

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

Slade and Lawrence swap places in midfield jerseys Sleightholme and Cowan-Dickie added to bench Steve Borthwick has stuck by his starting England team to face Australia on Saturday but freshened ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Steve Borthwick’s England must stop hiding and face a few home truths | Robert Kitson

After losing another game they should have won, England need fresh impetus if they are to avoid a dismal autumn. Let’s kick off with some good news. The Twickenham experience has been a slightly ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

It’s time for England to fully unveil the house Steve Borthwick has built | Ugo Monye

After potential shown on summer tour, England start four-Test home series with every reason for excitement. England stand on the verge of a thrilling month of Test rugby. The traditional big three ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Borthwick’s England face All Blacks test in fixture that still stirs the soul | Robert Kitson

The visit of New Zealand to Twickenham is always special regardless of changes to stadium names or rules. For those who, for some strange reason, only watch international rugby much has changed ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Borthwick backs ‘energised’ Henry Slade to sparkle on England return

Slade selected at outside-centre against New Zealand Ben Spencer to make first England start on Saturday Steve Borthwick has insisted he is not taking a risk by selecting Henry Slade to face the ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Steve Borthwick opts for continuity but wants fast and furious England | Robert Kitson

The head coach has made just four starting changes against New Zealand and has picked a forward-centric bench. Far-reaching implications, pivotal decisions, an expectant nation. But let’s not dwell ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Borthwick names 17 England players given RFU deals

England head coach Steve Borthwick names a group of 17 players who will receive English rugby’s first Enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts.

Angela Hartnett and Neil Borthwick host an autumnal meal at home

Two top chefs team up to create a menu for six – pumpkin soup, partridge and a lot more are on the table

Business - Financial Times - October 19

Borthwick struggles to cast off shadow of uncertainty after coaching exits | Robert Kitson

Coach could have done with drawing a line under staffing reshuffle but his backroom team still remains up in the air. At first glance it was a low-key sort of day at the stadium formerly known as ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

'We know he's fit' - Borthwick puts faith in Slade

Centre Henry Slade and flanker Tom Curry recover from injury to make England's 36-man squad for the autumn internationals, but first-choice scrum-half Alex Mitchell is out with a neck problem.

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