Steve Borthwick defends England’s tactics

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.
'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.
'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.
Borthwick defiant after uninspired England edge Scotland
England coach Steve Borthwick defended his side's tactics after they just did enough to regain the Calcutta Cup with a 16-15 win over Scotland that kept them in the hunt for the Six Nations title.
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”.
Steve Borthwick defends England’s tactics after Calcutta Cup success
Borthwick praised his players’ tactical flexibility as the Calcutta Cup was reclaimed through a first victory in the fixture since 2020.
Steve Borthwick gives injury update on two England players after tight Six Nations win over Scotland
England head coach Steve Borthwick has confirmed that back-row forward Tom Curry suffered a dead leg during yesterday's Calcutta Cup victory over Scotland. Curry, who had missed training in the week before the match,
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.
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 ...
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England forced into late change just days before clash with Scotland after Steve Borthwick loses star to injury ahead of Six Nations showdown
as a telling indication of just how much back-row talent Steve Borthwick has at his disposal. Hill has been a force of nature for Bath and has more than earned his shot. Having earned the tag of ...
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England player ratings: Maro Itoje produces ‘captain’s performance’ but ‘extremely poor’ back leaves Steve Borthwick with big decision
Following a 16-15 victory over Scotland in the Six Nations clash at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday, here are the ...
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 ...
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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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England: Will Steve Borthwick rue ‘very simple’ decision in Marcus Smith v Fin Smith debate?
England head coach Steve Borthwick has confirmed Marcus Smith will retain the kicking duties this weekend for the Calcutta ...
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 ...
England beat Scotland for first time in five years after Russell misses last-minute conversion
Somehow, another one-point victory for England. And somehow, Steve Borthwick’s Six Nations title hopes remain alive. After four successive Calcutta Cup defeats, England will not care much about how ...