England, Borthwick and France

England vs France: Steve Borthwick praises Fin Smith after win
England coach Steve Borthwick has praised fly-half Fin Smith and hailed all his players' character following their 26-25 win over France at Twickenham on Saturday.
Steve Borthwick backs England to fulfil 'very high' potential after dramatic win over France
Steve Borthwick declared the ceiling for his England team is “very high” after their dramatic win over France. England came from six points down with five minutes to go to snatch a 26-25 victory against France at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
It’s time for Steve Borthwick to deliver and this England decision will decide Six Nations fate
A trip to the champions in Dublin to begin a pivotal Six Nations campaign, Harry Latham-Coyle examines how Steve Borthwick hopes to spark a reaction against Ireland following a dismal 2024
England great warns Steve Borthwick about ‘repeating mistake’ over Smith playmaking conundrum
England's victory over France has given Steve Borthwick a selection dilemma – in a good way – ahead of the Calcutta Cup clash.
England Six Nations stars fear Steve Borthwick over actions before team announcement
Ollie Sleightholme and Tom Willis have both been brought into the team to face France, after warmer conversations with Borthwick, who defended his decision to name both Smiths in the starting line-up for the first time. Ben Curry, however, was another victim of the ‘Borthwick Walk’ as he drops to the bench.
'People are going to be calling for him' - Ben Kay says pressure will be on Steve Borthwick if England lose to France
TNT Sports expert Ben Kay believes some fans will call for Steve Borthwick to leave his head coach post if England fail to beat France and Scotland.
England No.2 compares Steve Borthwick's side to Man Utd and explains how both can succeed
England's Six Nations campaign got off to a losing start with defeat to Ireland in Dublin last weekend while Manchester United are still struggling to find their feet under latest manager Ruben Amorim
Rugby-Fin Smith at 10 for England v France, Marcus at fullback
By Mitch Phillips BAGSHOT, England (Reuters) -Fin Smith will start at flyhalf for England at home to France on Saturday, with Marcus Smith switching to fullback, as coach Steve Borthwick seeks to reignite his attack and get a win to revive his team's Six Nations campaign.
Six Nations: Steve Borthwick excited for England's Fin, Marcus Smith combo
England coach Steve Borthwick has said he is excited to unleash the Fin Smith, Marcus Smith combination against France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday.
Steve Borthwick tells Marcus Smith: Be a game-changer against France
Steve Borthwick has tasked Marcus Smith with changing the game from full-back after dropping Freddie Steward from his match-day squad to face France on Saturday.
Six Nations news: Steve Borthwick burned by ex-colleague as Gatland dismisses Wales hero
Warren Gatland has dismissed claims from Wales legend Dan Biggar that Saturday's clash with Italy is 'the biggest in Welsh ...
Steve Borthwick labelled a ‘tall Eddie Jones’ and 'not a people person' by former boss Geordan Murphy
Murphy was briefly director of rugby to Borthwick after the now-England boss was appointed head coach at Leicester Tigers ...
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Eddie O’Sullivan slates ex-Ireland star’s ‘personality assassination’ on England boss Steve Borthwick
EDDIE O'Sullivan has accused Geordan Murphy of going on a 'personality assassination' with his takedown of Steve Borthwick. Murphy made headlines earlier this week with a withering assessment of ...
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England 26-25 France: Elliot Daly's last-minute try secures incredible bonus-point victory over Les Bleus as Steve Borthwick's men get first Six Nations win
Slaves to detail. Slippery conditions left things to the mercy of the weather. Steve Borthwick tapped the conditions into his strategic calculator, as he had done on that biblical night against ...
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We know there is so much in us – skipper Maro Itoje hails courageous England
“We were told by (head coach) Steve Borthwick to be ambitious, to be brave, to go out and score tries,” the England captain said. “Our backs were incredibly brave, incredibly ...