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The Latest Breaking News from Steve Borthwick

English rugby set for contract overhaul in boost to Steve Borthwick as RFU issue warning to Championship clubs

Sabbaticals could become more common as player management comes into greater focus

Evening Standard

RFU urges Championship clubs to get on board with major revamp of English rugby

Enhanced contracts for England players, a revamped second tier and a cap on Premiership squad sizes are all on the table

The Independent UK

England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break

Farrell made the shock decision weeks after leading England to a third-place finish at the World Cup, during which he was regularly booed by fans.

The Independent UK

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Top of the props: Will Stuart sleeps on kitchen floor in Bath’s bid to be top of tree at Christmas

Will Stuart tells Robert Kitson about his odd post-match routine, World Cup frustration and facing Joe Marler, his England rival, on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

Alex Dombrandt interview: 'Missing World Cup with England has helped me refocus'

The No8 looked certain to head to the World Cup but was overlooked at the final hurdle

Evening Standard

Henry Arundell ineligible for England after committing to Racing 92 until 2026

The wing and full-back Henry Arundell will be ineligible for England until June 2026 after his contract extension with Racing 92 was confirmed

The Guardian - UK

Winds of change blowing as Japan plan to tackle rugby’s powerhouses

With Ardie Savea on board, will the money on offer for a shorter season in Asia attract more elite European-based players?

The Guardian - UK

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Alfie Barbeary: ‘I’ve been honest that I’m not the biggest fan of the gym’

The Bath No 8 talks to Robert Kitson about why he is not an identikit sportsman and his aspirations to make the international grade with England

The Guardian - UK

Harlequins star Will Joseph backed to push England Six Nations claim in Champions Cup

Joseph has slotted in seamlessly as Joe Marchant's replacement at Quins - could he do the same at international level?

Evening Standard

Marcus Smith reveals fly half struggles after World Cup full-back experiment

The Harlequins and England playmaker was used at full-back throughout the tournament in France

The Independent UK

Reinvented Tommy Freeman leads list of young England contenders at Northampton

The versatile Freeman has performed well at outside centre and is back on England’s radar

The Independent UK

Fallout from Eddie Jones exit contributes to RFU costs rising by £4.7m

The RFU’s decision to sack Eddie Jones and replace him with Steve Borthwick contributed to increased England costs of nearly £5m, according to the organisation’s annual report for the year ending June 2023

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell: England and Saracens won't pressure captain over Test return

Neither club nor country attempted to stand in the way of Farrell's decision to step back from international rugby

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell confident England break will help extend international career

Long-serving captain will miss the Six Nations but is still hopeful of playing at the next World Cup

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The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell’s England hiatus should give all of us pause for thought

While there may be several factors in the England captain’s decision, the ‘disgusting circus’ around him has clearly played its part

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick ‘fully behind’ Owen Farrell’s break from international rugby

The England captain has decided to prioritise his and his family’s mental well-being.

Evening Standard

Owen Farrell to miss Six Nations as he announces England break to 'prioritise mental wellbeing'

RFU release statement backing skipper's decision

The Independent UK

Owen Farrell to miss Six Nations ‘to prioritise mental wellbeing’

The England captain will take a break from international duty

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Evening Standard

Courtney Lawes rules out England retirement U-turn but is open to final Lions tour

Steve Borthwick could be facing a back-row selection crisis for the Six Nations in 2024

The Guardian - UK

Arundell’s French adventure puts pressure on Borthwick and RFU

With every eye-catching Racing 92 appearance, the full-back’s England future will come under more scrutiny

Evening Standard

Joe Launchbury not ready to retire from England duty but Harlequins homecoming remains his focus

Quins take on Saracens this weekend in London derby

The Independent UK

Fin Smith targets England debut next year having caught Steve Borthwick’s eye

Borthwick was present at Franklin’s Gardens to watch Smith orchestrate Northampton’s 34-19 Gallagher Premiership victory over Exeter on Sunday.

The Independent UK

England announce return of ‘A team’ and reveal date of Portugal clash

England’s second-string side will return to action as head coach Steve Borthwick bids to build greater depth

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones: Marcus Smith is a very good player – but he is not a full-back

The Harlequins wore the number 15 jersey during the World Cup in France.

Evening Standard

Lawrence Dallaglio column: England cannot believe the World Cup hype... they still have a lot of work to do

Semi-finalists are in a good place after Steve Borthwick's rejuvenation in France, but there remains much ground to be made up

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