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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Latham-Coyle

Jamie George insists Steve Borthwick will turn England into World Cup ‘favourites’ despite worst-ever Six Nations

Steve Borthwick’s England lost four of their Six Nations games - (Getty Images)

England vice-captain Jamie George has insisted that Steve Borthwick is the “perfect person” to turn the side into contenders for next year’s Rugby World Cup despite enduring a worst-ever Six Nations campaign.

An epic performance against France in Paris threatened to salvage a second success of the campaign for England only for Thomas Ramos to strike with a last-minute penalty, condemning the visitors to a four-defeat campaign.

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