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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Robert Kitson at Stade de France

Borthwick sees bronze medal as a springboard to England success

Owen Farrell  and Steve Borthwick after the final whistle.
Owen Farrell and Steve Borthwick after the final whistle. Photograph: Adam Pretty/World Rugby/Getty Images

England’s head coach, Steve Borthwick, is hoping his side’s bronze medal finish at the Rugby World Cup will prove a springboard to greater success in the years ahead. England survived a second-half comeback to beat the Pumas 26-23 and Borthwick believes his side will benefit from the experience.

“We want to be in the final and winning gold medals,” said Borthwick. “I think it’s going to be important for the team going forward. I’m delighted for the players. We played seven games at this World Cup, won six and lost the other by one point to the current world champions. While things haven’t been perfect the players have found a way to win games. I really hope they have enjoyed it.”

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