The Latest Breaking News from Sam Underhill

Borthwick defends recalling Curry to face Japan despite concussion criticism

England’s head coach insisted specialists have cleared Tom Curry to start against Japan after he suffered a second head injury in two months

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2024

England vs Japan team news: Tom Curry starts after concussion concerns as exciting youngster handed debut

Prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour is set to make his debut off the bench with Steve Borthwick naming a strong side

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

England offer glimpse of brighter future but Kolbe double gives South Africa win

Steve Borthwick’s side answered a few questions about their direction but ultimately fell to a 29-20 defeat against the Springboks

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024

Steve Borthwick opts for continuity but wants fast and furious England

The head coach has made just four starting changes against New Zealand and has picked a forward-centric bench

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2024

Henry Slade ‘in fantastic condition’ for All Blacks test, says Steve Borthwick

The England head coach says picking the centre in Saturday’s autumn opener is not a risk.

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

Borthwick backs ‘energised’ Henry Slade to sparkle on England return

The England head coach has said Henry Slade ‘is as fit as I’ve ever seen him’ after naming him at outside-centre for the match against New Zealand

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2024

England reveal team to face All Blacks with Henry Slade fit to start

Centre Slade played his first minutes of the season for Exeter on Sunday and is backed by Steve Borthwick, while Ben Spencer makes his first England start at scrum half

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

Borthwick must be bold as he looks to bigger picture for England selection

Head coach needs to hone gameplan and combinations that offer team the best chance of winning the next World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024

Premiership rugby 2024-25: complete club-by-club guide to the season

After five different winners in as many seasons, Bath are fancied to become the sixth by dethroning Northampton

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024

Marcus Smith shines as impressive England thrash Japan despite late sending off

Japan 17-52 England: The hosts were overwhelmed in their first match since Jones’ return to Tokyo

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2024