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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Duncan Bech

Steve Borthwick expects ‘pain and suffering’ as England tackle New Zealand

Steve Borthwick has stacked his bench against New Zealand (Mike Egerton/PA) - (PA Wire)

Steve Borthwick insists England must be ready to go to a dark place of “pain and suffering” as he prepares to unleash his British and Irish Lions-stacked bomb squad on New Zealand.

George Ford will direct operations against the All Blacks at Allianz Stadium on Saturday amid a prediction from Borthwick that the veteran fly-half will eventually become England head coach.

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