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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Duncan Bech

England in no mood to abandon kicking game as they look to revitalise attack

England are looking to put an end to the three-Test winning run that continued with defeat by Italy on Saturday (Adam Davy/PA) - (PA Wire)

England are to double down on their unpopular kicking game for Saturday’s clash with France, despite the recent slump that has forced the Rugby Football Union to give Steve Borthwick a vote of confidence.

Borthwick’s men take on the Guinness Six Nations title favourites in Paris aiming to halt a slide of three successive defeats that includes an historic first loss to Italy.

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