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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

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

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

The Independent UK

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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

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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

The Guardian - 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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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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.

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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

Evening Standard

Lawrence Dallaglio backs new England coach Steve Borthwick to move Owen Farrell as captain

Lawrence Dallaglio believes Owen Farrell should be England’s “spiritual leader” – but not captain under Steve Borthwick.

Wales Online

The contenders to be Wales captain under Gatland including the real bolt from the blue choice he may go for

Gatland will spend much of Christmas planning the way forward for Wales and who he chooses as captain will be a key decision

The Guardian - UK

Doddie Weir obituary

Scotland and Lions rugby player who became a campaigner after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease

The Independent UK

England scrum-half Jack van Poortvliet inspired by Martin Johnson meeting

Van Poortvliet is out to keep his hold on the number nine jersey heading into next year’s World Cup

Wales Online

The day Wales star dared to punch England hard-man Martin Johnson and what happened next as video emerges

The pair squared up in a titanic club battle

The Independent UK

England’s current failings under Eddie Jones are concerningly familiar

Individual errors and a lack of ruthlessness cost England in a poor defeat Down Under

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