John Dennen
Sports journalist
England head coach Steve Borthwick admits being crushed 53-10 by France was “painful”; England’s final match of the Six Nations pits them against an Ireland team playing for a Grand Slam at home but Borthwick says: “We’re excited by this game. We believe in what we’re trying to do”
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Steve Borthwick says England’s heavy defeat to France was ‘painful’ but believes the team has worked hard for an ‘improved performance’
Steve Borthwick says England’s heavy defeat to France was ‘painful’ but believes the team has worked hard for an ‘improved performance’
After enduring a 53-10 drubbing against France last weekend at Twickenham, England go to Dublin this Saturday to face an Ireland side playing for a Grand Slam at home.
It’s a daunting task but England head coach Steve Borthwick maintained it was one his side relished.
“From our point of view we’re excited by this game. We believe in what we’re trying to do,” Borthwick said ahead of their final match of the Six Nations.
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England head coach Steve Borthwick has selected a 36-player squad for their Six Nations finale against Ireland as they look to bounce back from that humiliating 53-10 defeat against France.
England head coach Steve Borthwick has selected a 36-player squad for their Six Nations finale against Ireland as they look to bounce back from that humiliating 53-10 defeat against France.
“We understand we have a lot of work to do. We knew that going into last week’s game and we saw quit …