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RFU concerned by Borthwick’s siege mentality despite England success

Senior figures at the RFU are said to be worried supporters are feeling alienated by Borthwick’s methods despite England reaching the semi-finals

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023

England hope Borthwick can emulate his role in Japan’s ‘Brighton Miracle’

The head coach was on the underdogs’ staff when they caused the biggest World Cup shock in beating South Africa in 2015

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023

Marcus Smith ruled out of England’s Rugby World Cup semi-final with concussion

Smith has been replaced at full-back by Freddie Steward after he took a series of blows in the last-eight victory over Fiji.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

England spring surprise with three changes to team for Rugby World Cup semi-final

Freddie Steward replaces Marcus Smith at full-back for England’s semi-final against South Africa while George Martin is brought into the pack

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

‘The best is yet to come’: Itoje rallies England for Springboks semi-final

The England lock Maro Itoje is confident in his side for Saturday’s rematch of the 2019 Rugby World Cup final, in which Freddie Steward returns at full-back

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023

Freddie Steward returns at full-back for England’s semi-final with South Africa

Steward was dropped for the first time in his 29-cap Test career for the last-eight victory over Fiji.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Revolutionising the women’s international rugby landscape – what is the WXV?

Organisers hope it will act as a “springboard” for the 2025 World Cup.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

South Africa name World Cup semi-final team against England

The most experienced Springboks side in history has been named for the game at the Stade de France

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

England’s Red Roses head south to spearhead women’s rugby reboot

WXV aims to level up the game and boost standards for the next World Cup as leading nations face off in New Zealand

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023

Aerial duels, physicality and opportunism: how England can beat South Africa

While they will need to win their battles in the air and man-to-man, Steve Borthwick’s side must also seize the moment

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2023