England coach Steve Borthwick believes his side has to improve on the scrum as they face Italy in the second round of the Six Nations on 12th February.
Following England’s loss to Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, head coach Steve Borthwick spoke of his “bitter disappointment” at losing the Calcutta Cup clash and his hope of picking up a win over Italy next week.
Following the Calcutta Cup, Joe Harvey has reaction from Twickenham Stadium as Duhan van der Merwe’s stunning double means that Scotland have lifted the trophy three years on the trot.
A late Duhan van der Merwe try at Twickenham saw England’s start to life under new head coach Steve Borthwick start with a loss as Gregor Townsend’s side retained the Calcutta Cup for a fifth time in six years.
Ahead of England’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland on Saturday afternoon, full-back Freddie Steward hopes that the tournament’s kick-off this weekend can be a reminder of what rugby can do for its community.
From his school days at Hutton Grammar to the cauldron of a Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland, England's head coach has never lost his focus when comes to striving to be the best.
After announcing his first England squad ahead of the team’s Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland at Twickenham Stadium, Steve Borthwick once again appeared calm and collected.
Prior to England announcing their first matchday 23 to take on Scotland in the opening round of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations, TRU’s Joe Harvey has predicted who Steve Borthwick will name in his starting XV.
Saracens hooker Jamie George is included in the revised 29-man squad announced by head coach Steve Borthwick ahead of the Six Nations opener against Scotland to be played on Saturday.
With England’s opening match of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations against Scotland coming up on Saturday, Rugby World Cup winning Jason Leonard believes that Steve Borthwick’s group of players will be “massively excited” about getting back onto the pitch.
As the debate surrounding the controversial tackle laws continues, TRU heard from Harry Spencer, who coaches SC Bernay on the lower rungs of the French rugby ladder, about the study in France which has influenced the RFU’s decision.
England No. 8 Sam Simmonds has said that Steve Borthwick and the new coaching staff in the national setup are “giving as much clarity for us to be the best players we can be” ahead of their Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland.