The All Blacks haven’t tasted defeat in Auckland for 30 years and Steve Borthwick’s men must sharpen up at the breakdown if they are to create a slice of history.
George Ford started all five of England’s Six Nations matches but with the Sale No.10 ruled out through injury, opportunity knocks this summer for two of Borthwick’s brightest talents.
Steve Borthwick was forced into one change for England’s Six Nations finale against France but sticking rather than twisting makes so much sense after thrilling Ireland win.
Steve Borthwick has again tweaked his formula for the visit of Ireland and after the disheartening defeat against Scotland, a decent 80-minute display at Twickenham might be needed to keep England fans engaged with their long-term plan.
England head coach Steve Borthwick expressed his disappointment at his team's performance against Scotland as they fell to a fourth consecutive Calcutta Cup defeat.
With the Premiership producing some exciting rugby each week and with new stars emerging, Monye is quietly confident about what is to come for Steve Borthwick's side.
England have been dealt injury blows ahead of the upcoming Six Nations with centre Ollie Lawrence and hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie withdrawing from the training squad.
There are several names which could have been included in Steve Borthwick's Six Nations squad last week and TRU contributor Ciara Fearn has highlighted four players who might see England 'A's fixture with Portugal as an opportunity.
Whether it is has been by design, by judgement or a bit of both, you get the sense Steve Borthwick's squad selection for the Six Nations does mark a new beginning for England.
Steve Borthwick has named seven uncapped players in his England squad for the forthcoming Six Nations with Kyle Sinckler and Billy Vunipola missing out.
With Steve Borthwick set to name his Six Nations squad on Wednesday, what are the key points England must look to do before - and during - these upcoming championships?
With the dust settling on the Rugby World Cup, thoughts in the northern hemisphere are beginning to turn towards the Six Nations so what can we expect from Steve Borthwick and England?
The 2003 World Cup winner tells TRU that England's current environment 'seems a bit cosy' and feels the players and coaches need to be aligned if Steve Borthwick's side are to remembered for the right reasons.
To say the first two World Cup warm-up matches for Steve Borthwick have been challenging might be an understatement but regardless of what has gone on, England now need to begin generating some momentum.