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Maro Itoje confident there is ‘no divide’ in England squad over enhanced deals

The Saracens captain is one of 17 players who have been given fixed agreements that will earn them £160,000 per year.

The Independent UK

I want to win like Martin Johnson and not just rack up caps, says Maro Itoje

Maro Itoje will past Johnson’s 84 caps in All Blacks Test but he admitted players are under pressure to play too many games

The Guardian - UK

Neil Back says winning in New Zealand ‘the ultimate’ as England face All Blacks

Flanker Back was part of the England team that prevailed 15-13 in Wellington 21 years ago.

The Independent UK

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Lawrence Dallaglio: the Government is failing excluded children

Schools are failing too many, says Lawrence Dallaglio. He tells Robbie Griffiths about his campaign and his ES rugby podcast

Evening Standard

Shooting for the stars: young guns are lighting up this year’s Six Nations

From Le Garrec’s mega pass to the mesmerising Menoncello and the mighty Martin, a new wave of impressive young talent is making its mark

The Guardian - UK

Borthwick must decide whether to stick or twist with this England side

Head coach may have nothing to lose in promoting younger players as ageing servants tread water against better teams

The Guardian - UK

England need spirit of 2003 to repeat feat of rugby world domination

Lawrence Dallaglio and Martin Johnson look, 20 years on, at the World Cup win and steps the current squad must take

Evening Standard

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Performing under pressure – remembering England’s dramatic 2003 World Cup win

Rugby World Cup glory for England after extra-time thriller.

The Independent UK

From Jonny to the Fun Bus – lessons from England’s 2003 World Cup heroes

Like characters from our most-loved sitcoms, Martin Johnson’s World Cup winners have a timeless quality yet to be recast

The Guardian - UK

On this day in 2011: Martin Johnson resigns as England team manager

Johnson left the role after three-and-a-half years in the position.

The Independent UK

On This Day in 2008 – Steve Borthwick named England captain by Martin Johnson

Borthwick had been skipper three times earlier in the year.

The Independent UK

Beloved vs unloved: Contrasting captains Kolisi and Cane collide in Rugby World Cup final

Siya Kolisi is adored by Springboks fans while Sam Cane battles for affection from the All Blacks faithful but both skippers have the same goal in Paris on Saturday

The Independent UK

Beloved vs unloved: Contrasting captains collide in Rugby World Cup final

Siya Kolisi is adored by Springboks fans while Sam Cane battles for affection from the All Blacks faithful but both skippers have the same goal in Paris on Saturday

The Independent UK

Grand Slammers review – can prisoners help turn things round for dejected England rugby legends?

ITV’s new series is supposedly an inspirational sports show about prison inmates being trained by England’s 2003 champions. But it can’t keep its focus off the celebs

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The Independent UK

That is not my story – Joe Marler and Danny Cipriani differ on rugby’s mavericks

In Cipriani’s autobiography, he suggests his face did not fit in the sport.

The Guardian - UK

Joe Marler enjoys England’s freedom of expression under Steve Borthwick

Steve Borthwick allows players freedom to express themselves, unlike in previous regimes, believes the veteran prop Joe Marler

The Guardian - UK

Danny Cipriani: ‘I wasn’t a maverick. I was a decision maker’

Former England international talks to Donald McRae about conservatism stifling rugby union, grappling with grief and rediscovering his sense of self

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Steve Borthwick faces huge challenge as England’s finest thrive elsewhere

The likes of Shaun Edwards, Andy Farrell and Mike Catt will all be serving England’s rivals in France in a sober reminder of the RFU’s disarray

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The Independent UK

On this day in 2008: Martin Johnson named England team manager

The World Cup-winning captain could not replicate his on-field success in his management role.

Wales Online

BBC pundits tear into 'clueless' Wales as Jiffy identifies 'huge problem' in Scotland defeat

Wales suffered a second consecutive Six Nations defeat

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick ignoring outside noise over Owen Farrell-Marcus Smith debate after Italy Six Nations call

England coach vows to listen most closely to coaches Kevin Sinfield and Nick Evans on divisive topic

The Guardian - UK

England’s Borthwick drops Smith for Italy clash and empathises with ‘hurt’

Head coach Steve Borthwick has broken up the Smith-Farrell partnership for Sunday’s Six Nations match against Italy

The Independent UK

Rugby stars to cycle 555 miles in 48 hours for Doddie Weir fundraising event

Doddie Aid has raised £1.5 million for motor neurone disease research so far this year.

AFP

Playing regrets the spur for new England coach Borthwick

London (AFP) - Steve Borthwick heads into his first match as England head coach, a Calcutta Cup clash against Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday, determined to ensure the team avoid making the same mistakes that marred his international career.

The Guardian - UK

Dreams and regrets fuel Steve Borthwick’s coaching philosophy

Bad experiences from his playing days have shaped England head coach’s approach ahead of his first Six Nations

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