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The Latest Breaking News from Steve Borthwick

Maro Itoje replaces Jamie George as England captain for Six Nations

George has been in charge since the 2023 World Cup but is demoted to vice-skipper alongside Ellis Genge.

The Independent UK

Borthwick backs ‘world-class’ Itoje as England captain after stripping George

Maro Itoje will lead England into the Six Nations after Steve Borthwick made the radical decision to ditch a ‘disappointed’ Jamie George as captain

The Guardian - UK

Six Nations LIVE: England make massive captaincy call as Steve Borthwick’s squad revealed

Maro Itoje has been appointed skipper, supplanting Saracens teammate Jamie George in the role

The Independent UK

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Du Toit stars as Bath keep hopes alive with Champions Cup win over Clermont

Bath secured a six-try bonus point victory over Clermont to give their chances of reaching the knockout stages of the Champions Cup a much-needed boost

The Guardian - UK

Pollock wows with try double in Northampton’s loss at Stade Français

Henry Pollock staked a claim for Steve Borthwick’s upcoming Six Nations squad announcement in Northampton’s 45-35 defeat by Stade Français

The Guardian - UK

Europe is testing ground as Borthwick looks for Six Nations winning blend

With Alex Mitchell back at scrum-half, England could turn their opener in Dublin into the start of a successful campaign

The Guardian - UK

England face Six Nations blow as flanker Sam Underhill needs ankle surgery

Underhill’s club Bath said there is no set timeframe on his recovery from the operation.

The Independent UK

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England injury blow as Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out of Six Nations

The 22-year-old’s shoulder injury has proven more serious than first feared

Evening Standard

England dealt Six Nations injury blow with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso ruled out of tournament

The wing’s shoulder problem means Steve Borthwick is likely to be without two members of his first-choice back three

The Independent UK

Feyi-Waboso injury leaves Borthwick’s England short of options for Six Nations

England are set to go into the Six Nations short of options in the back three with Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, George Furbank and Ollie Sleightholme all injured

The Guardian - UK

Fin Smith shows England class to sink Bath at the last and save Saints’ season

Northampton Saints beat Bath 35-34 as fly-half Fin Smith showed promise for Steve Borthwick’s England before Six Nations with a last-gasp conversion

The Guardian - UK

Leicester’s unlikely hero snatches share of spoils against Harlequins in annual festive treat

Harlequins 34-34 Leicester: Dan Cole’s final-minute try continued a streak of three draws between these two sides in the annual ‘Big Game’ at Twickenham

The Independent UK

Kevin Sinfield on track to pass fundraising target in latest endurance challenge

It is Sinfield’s fifth challenge in support of motor neurone disease charities.

The Independent UK

Harlequins vs Bristol LIVE rugby: Result and reaction after visitors run riot to spoil Joe Marler’s farewell

After a busy autumn of international action, the Premiership returns with what should be an enteertaining clash

The Independent UK

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Ben Earl: ‘It is time for England to start delivering some results’

England won just five of 12 games in 2024 but number eight Earl believes that tough experiences will stand them in good stead going forward

The Guardian - UK

RFU’s annual report shows a worrying decline. Has it lost its purpose?

Beneath headline figures of the chief executive’s bumper pay packet, what does the RFU stand for and want to achieve?

The Guardian - UK

Modern Test margins can be wafer thin but winners and losers are clear

Springboks are head and shoulders above the chasing pack and the Autumn Nations Series has raised the stakes

The Independent UK

What next for England after frustrating autumn? Five questions Steve Borthwick must answer before Six Nations

Three defeats from four games in November left England ruing their missed opportunities but there was encouragement to take from some aspects of their play

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The Guardian - UK

Borthwick’s new England are stuck in a time warp with few signs of change

Morale-boosting win over Japan cannot conceal issues facing a coach who could be running out of time

The Independent UK

Marcus Smith insists he is still developing despite praise from Eddie Jones

Jones, England’s head coach from 2015 to 2022, gave the 25-year-old his Test debut in 2021.

The Independent UK

5 things England learned from a challenging autumn

England won one and lost three of their four Autumn Nations Series matches.

The Guardian - UK

England claim hollow victory in game Steve Borthwick could not win

Beating an inexperienced Japan side is small consolation for head coach after a disappointing autumn of near misses

The Guardian - UK

Eddie Jones calls out ‘clown’ for abusing him at half-time against England

The Japan coach alleges he was abused by a fan as he headed from the coaching box to the changing rooms at half time

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick insists England moving 'in right direction' despite frustration Autumn Nations Series

England have won two of their past eight matches - both against Japan

The Independent UK

England end losing run with nine-try thrashing of Eddie Jones’ Japan

England went into the clash having lost their last five matches.

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