Steve Borthwick defends tactics

Steve Borthwick defends England’s tactics which earned Calcutta Cup success
Steve Borthwick defends England’s tactics which earned Calcutta Cup success - Borthwick praised his players’ tactical flexibility as the Calcutta Cup was reclaimed through with a first victory in the fixture since 2020.
'We found a way to win': Steve Borthwick defends tactics as Finn Russell lets England off hook
Finn Russell squandered a last-gasp conversion for victory as Scotland’s four-year stranglehold on the Calcutta Cup ended with a nail-biting 16-15 defeat to England.
'It's important they enjoy this' - Steve Borthwick reaction to England's Calcutta Cup win
England head coach Steve Borthwick says it is important for his side to "enjoy" their 16-15 win over Scotland in the Six Nations.
England 'being held back by Steve Borthwick' despite Scotland win as 'ref named MOTM'
Finn Russell missed a last-gasp conversion which would have given victory to the Scots, allowing England to end their run of successive defeats against their old rivals. In spite of the result at Twickenham, former Wasps full-back Andy Goode has suggested that England would be a much better side without Borthwick at the helm.
Steve Borthwick confronts the question many England fans are asking
England head coach Steve Borthwick has admitted that his side “don’t necessarily want to play” the way they did in their 16-15 Guinness Six Nations victory over Scotland, but has insisted the team are “evolving”.
England 16 Scotland 15: Steve Borthwick says team won 'tactical arm wrestle'
Steve Borthwick has said his team "found a way to win a tactical arm-wrestle" as England edged Scotland 16-15 at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
England team leaked as Steve Borthwick makes one change to face Scotland in Six Nations
Fin Smith and Marcus Smith are set to keep their places in the England line-up for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland. The pair both started the thrilling win over France last time out, with Fin starting at No.10 and his namesake full-back.
We found a way to win arm-wrestle, says England coach Borthwick
England coach Steve Borthwick has spent much of the last year taking positives from close defeats so he was not in the mood to apologise for his side's stuttering display in their 16-15 Six Nations victory over Scotland on Saturday.
England v Scotland, AS IT HAPPENED: Calcutta Cup glory for Steve Borthwick’s men
England edged out Scotland 16-15 in a gripping Six Nations match at Allianz Stadium. Scroll down to the comments section for our blog of this game as the English prevailed. Finn Russell missed three conversions as Scotland came up just short in an epic clash.
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England player ratings: Maro Itoje produces ‘captain’s performance’ but ‘extremely poor’ back leaves Steve Borthwick with big decision
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Steve Borthwick backs Marcus Smith to rebound from kicking off-day against Scotland
The Harlequins playmaker was taken off duties from the tee after a couple of misses against France but will re-assume duties ...
England coach Steve Borthwick has faith in ‘world-class goal-kicker’ Marcus Smith
He insists the playmaker will remain first choice with the boot against Scotland. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Steve Borthwick leaves England open for attack at the lineout as he rolls the dice with selection for Ireland clash, writes NIK SIMON
Downstairs, Steve Borthwick addressed the media for the first time since his squad assembled in Spain. He delivered a message about youth, style and performances to get fans jumping off the couch.
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Steve Borthwick’s selection shows England’s desperation – but there is logic behind bold calls
Marcus Smith is moved to full-back against France with Fin Smith handed his first international start at fly-half ...
Ben Earl interview: 'We owe Scotland one' and how York training camp galvanised Steve Borthwick's men
A week in York had a galvanising effect on Steve Borthwick’s England team a year ago, transforming them from a team demoralised after defeat to Scotland into one that ended Ireland’s grand slam quest ...
Six Nations: Fin Smith or Marcus Smith? England's fly-half conundrum assessed ahead of Calcutta Cup
Fin Smith retained at fly-half for Calcutta Cup clash as Marcus Smith deployed at full-back for second match running; as ...