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England's fix-ups - what's on Borthwick's to-do list this winter?

After an autumn in which progress seemed to stall, which areas do England need to focus most attention on before the Six Nations?

'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.

I want England to be brave with the ball - Borthwick

England head coach Steve Borthwick urges his players to persist with an attacking style of play despite three defeats this autumn.

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

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 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 - November 10

Rugby’s ‘escort’ crackdown prompts disgruntled Borthwick to change tack | Robert Kitson

Shape of the game has tilted significantly since the latest law tweak that risks tactical monotony and a lack of charm. Steve Borthwick does not normally vent in public so when he does it means he ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

England are not yet in crisis but Six Nations could be decisive for Borthwick | Robert Kitson

Defeat at the hands of South Africa was to be expected, but the Six Nations looms as kill or cure for the coach’s project. A little perspective is always useful at times like this. How many people, ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Borthwick defends recalling Curry to face Japan despite concussion criticism

Tom Curry was stood down for 12 days after Australia loss ‘He’s gone through protocols, independent consultations’ The England head coach, Steve Borthwick, has defended his decision to pick ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Steve Borthwick must look to up the offloads in England’s clash with Japan

Head coach locks horns with predecessor Eddie Jones as his side seek their first win of the Autumn Nations Series. Much has happened since England and Eddie Jones last crossed samurai swords in a ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

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

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

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

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

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 - November 10

Borthwick faces up to South Africa in defining test of England’s character | Robert Kitson

A win would resurrect the autumn but a heavy defeat by the world champions could see his team equal an all-time low. Not for the first time in rugby union’s turbulent professional history there is ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Borthwick claims players were not fit enough for Tests after South Africa loss

England coach does not believe he will be sacked Freddie Stewart says players should shoulder blame Steve Borthwick has claimed his England players were not fit enough for Test rugby when they ...

World - The Guardian - November 17

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Voters in the 2024 Election could be confronted with confusing information or misinformation about the voting process. Melissa Mahtani, executive producer of CBS News Confirmed, has a look at ...

Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?

The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.

They Were Just What They Needed

Jonathan Otcasek and Erin Kim connected 10 years ago over a gravesite. They’ve had the kind of relationship even their parents admire since.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 28

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