Steve Borthwick

The Breakdown | Gatland has the jump on Borthwick but World Cup planning has pitfalls

Wales have extra time to knock their players into shape while England’s squad will join their pre-tournament camp in batches

Gerard Meagher

02, May, 2023 @11:48 AM

Billy Vunipola retains England ambition despite ‘honest’ talk with Borthwick

The Saracens No 8 revealed he is determined to force his way back into the international fold after his omission from England’s Six Nations campaign

Gerard Meagher

26, Mar, 2023 @5:00 PM

Toulouse’s Jack Willis optimistic on his post-World Cup England chances

Jack Willis is hopeful he can continue to represent England after the World Cup as the openside flanker closes in on a new contract with Toulouse in the Top 14

Gerard Meagher

21, Mar, 2023 @6:23 PM

Steve Borthwick aims to forge links with Premiership to boost England talent

Steve Borthwick is aiming to develop a new relationship with top-level clubs that he believes will help England get back on top of the Six Nations

Luke McLaughlin

19, Mar, 2023 @10:00 PM

Jamie George apologises for England humiliation and urges fans to keep faith

The England hooker promised to make amends for record 53-10 defeat by France while Steve Borthwick said the side are ‘a long way short’

Gerard Meagher

12, Mar, 2023 @10:00 PM

Steve Borthwick admits England face ‘stark reality’ after thrashing by France

Both the England head coach and captain were left to reflect on a chastening 53-10 defeat against France at Twickenham

Gerard Meagher at Twickenham

11, Mar, 2023 @9:03 PM

Borthwick’s call on Smith proves abject failure as England are drowned out | Gerard Meagher

The fly-half debate will rage on after Marcus Smith failed in conditions that George Ford would have been much better suited to

Gerard Meagher at Twickenham

11, Mar, 2023 @7:22 PM

Steve Borthwick urges England’s Marcus Smith to hurt France with pace

Steve Borthwick believes Marcus Smith, who he has chosen ahead of Owen Farrell for Saturday’s Six Nations match against France, can help his side maintain a quick tempo

Gerard Meagher

09, Mar, 2023 @10:23 PM

Borthwick’s bold Smith pick comes because England are playing catchup

Outstanding fly-half gets chance to dazzle against France while ‘mad dog’ Ellis Genge will make for a fascinating captain

Robert Kitson

09, Mar, 2023 @10:00 PM

Borthwick wants ‘best players’ for England team amid fears of exodus

Steve Borthwick said he wants to pick the best players for England amid fears there could be an exodus from cash-strapped Premiership clubs

Gerard Meagher

23, Feb, 2023 @10:00 PM

Steve Borthwick admits England are trailing Six Nations rivals

England’s head coach Steve Borthwick has acknowledged his team are trailing in the wake of several of their major rivals and need to finish games more strongly

Robert Kitson

13, Feb, 2023 @10:00 PM