Steve Borthwick is a more adventurous selector than you think – here is the proof
Dropping Marcus Smith to the bench to pick a 32-year-old at full-back hardly screams progression, especially when you ...
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‘I don’t think Marcus Smith came across well at all’ – Sir Clive Woodward claims Steve Borthwick ‘sending a message’ to dropped England star
Former England head coach Sir Clive Woodward believes that the decision to drop Marcus Smith could be a “pivotal moment” for ...
Fin and Marcus Smith’s relationship could define England for next decade
From Mr Smith, to Mr and Mr Smith, and now back to Mr Smith. Yes, England find themselves at something of a crossroads that ...
Sir Clive Woodward exposes two big England mistakes with Marcus Smith theory
Sir Clive Woodward believes England coach Steve Borthwick has made two major mistakes ahead of Sunday’s Six Nations clash ...
England v Italy match preview, coverage & key stats
Preview, team news and match facts as England continue their quest for a first Six Nations title since 2020 when they host ...
England boss Steve Borthwick adamant dropped Marcus Smith still a ‘game-changer’
He believes that the player has "impact" and can be unleashed from the bench when there is fatigue on the pitch. Read more at ...
The time for patience is over – England must finally deliver a complete Six Nations performance
Steve Borthwick’s side have a golden opportunity to end the Six Nations with four wins from five but performances have to ...
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England predicted team v Italy: Steve Borthwick to let Fin Smith ‘run the show’ while experienced back ‘rewarded’ for bench cameos
England mark their return to Six Nations action with a Test against a wounded Italy side, but there are still some question ...
Steve Borthwick reveals Marcus Smith reaction to brutal England Six Nations axe
Marcus Smith took his demotion on the chin according to boss Steve Borthwick – who then handed the Harlequin a licence to ...
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I have a nagging feeling I know the REAL reason why Steve Borthwick has dropped Marcus Smith - and it reveals England's worrying problem behind the scenes
After England’s Calcutta Cup win, I wrote that Marcus Smith was approaching the time when he would have to sit down with Steve Borthwick and insist on playing No 10. Being versatile can count ...
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England coach Steve Borthwick DEFENDS 'damning' tactics after Calcutta Cup win
England ran out 16-15 victors against Scotland in their Six Nations showdown on Saturday and 2003 World Cup winner Will ...
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England boss Borthwick adamant dropped Marcus Smith still a 'game-changer'
England coach Steve Borthwick insists Marcus Smith can remain a "game-changer" despite dropping him to the bench for Sunday's ...