Borthwick blames Eddie for England’s woes
Steve Borthwick said the England team he took over from Eddie Jones “weren’t good at anything” following a defeat in his first match in charge.
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Steve Borthwick said the England team he took over from Eddie Jones “weren’t good at anything” following a defeat in his first match in charge.
Defending champs France kicked off their Six Nations campaign with a narrow bonus-point victory over Italy in Rome on Sunday.
Duhan van der Merwe scored an epic solo try to help Scotland retain the Calcutta Cup, while Ireland spoiled Warren Gatland’s Wales comeback with an impressive win in Cardiff.
Scotland coach Gregor Townsend compared Duhan van der Merwe’s superb solo try against England on Saturday to something out of the ‘Jonah Lomu Rugby’ video game.
Head coach Andy Farrell praised his Ireland players for overcoming adversity after putting Wales to the Six Nations sword in Cardiff on Saturday.
Steve Borthwick was left to rue his first loss as England boss after Scotland came from behind to beat the Roses at Twickenham on Saturday.
Warren Gatland remained positive despite his second spell as Wales coach starting with a comprehensive 34-10 loss at home to Ireland on Saturday.
Duhan Van der Merwe scored twice at Twickenham on Saturday as Scotland made it three victories in a row against England to open their 2023 Six Nations campaign with a win.
Ireland survived a second-half fightback from Wales to kick off the 2023 Six Nations with a convincing four-tries-to-one victory in Cardiff on Saturday.
Follow the live action as Italy face defending Six Nations champions France at Stadio Olimpico in Rome.