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Steve Borthwick may have learned his trade as a coach under Eddie Jones but the new England boss said on Monday he has no intention of emulating his predecessor’s mind games, insisting he will remain “authentic”.
A double injury blow has prompted head coach Steve Borthwick to recall David Ribbans to England’s squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament next month.
SARugbymag.co.za readers rubbished plans by the RFU to enforce waist-height tackling in amateur rugby across England.
Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan has revealed he moved quickly to snap up Eddie Jones for the Wallabies job after the coach was sacked by England without a restraint of trade clause.
New England coach Steve Borthwick said the sky-high standards demanded by Owen Farrell throughout his glittering career were behind the decision to retain him as captain for the Six Nations campaign.
England coach Steve Borthwick retained Owen Farrell as captain while recalling veterans Dan Cole and Elliot Daly as he announced his first Six Nations squad on Monday.
Owen Farrell will be available for England’s opening Six Nations match after being handed a four-game ban for dangerous play.
England could give their chances of winning the upcoming World Cup a significant boost by recruiting a key member of the Springboks’ 2019 campaign.
Owen Farrell will hear the fate of his involvement in England’s Six Nations opener on Tuesday after being cited for a no-arms tackle during a Premiership clash.
Former Springbok forwards guru Matt Proudfoot says being able to work alongside the “demanding” Eddie Jones in England has allowed him to grow, as he prepares for his first stint as Maties head coach.
