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The Latest Breaking News from Steve Borthwick

Marcus Smith restored to England team for Six Nations finale against Wales

The full-back returns as one of four personnel changes.

The Independent UK

Ollie Lawrence: England star confirms his season is over after Six Nations injury blow

Centre will not play again for club or country this term with his British & Irish Lions hopes also now ended

Evening Standard

Ollie Lawrence ruled out of Lions contention as England centre confirms season-ending injury

The centre suffered an achilles injury early in England’s win over Italy at Twickenham

The Independent UK

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Five British and Irish Lions hopefuls who impressed in Six Nations round four

Who might have caught Andy Farrell’s eye in the penultimate round of the tournament?

The Independent UK

‘Devastated’ England wait for test results after Ollie Lawrence injury

Steve Borthwick said of Ollie Lawrence’s injury: ‘Fingers crossed it’s not as severe as we fear,’ while Maro Itoje said he was ‘looking forward’ to their ‘humungous’ Wales tie

The Guardian - UK

Ollie Lawrence out of Six Nations finale and fearing season-ending lay-off

The England flanker was on crutches after suffering an Achilles injury early in the win over Italy.

The Independent UK

How Ollie Lawrence’s ‘devastating’ early injury affected England in Italy win

Talismanic centre Lawrence was carted off after just eight minutes and fly half Fin Smith admits the injury blow discombobulated England

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Six Nations: Steve Borthwick offers update on 'tough' Ollie Lawrence injury as England blow confirmed

Bath centre’s season in jeopardy and he may be ruled out of summer contention with the British & Irish Lions

Evening Standard

Marcus Smith, square peg in round hole, still provides spark Borthwick needs

Smith, an early substitute and out of position at full-back, delivered key moments to inspire victory over Italy

The Guardian - UK

Seven-try England thrash Italy to keep Six Nations title hopes alive

Steve Borthwick’s side rise above Ireland with improved attacking display but need a huge favour from Scotland in France on Super Saturday

Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Italy: Tom Curry ferocious as Ollie Sleightholme takes chance to show threat

England run in seven tries in a more encouraging display of attacking intent

Evening Standard

England unlock new attacking dimension to keep Six Nations title hopes alive

England 47-24 Italy: Elliot Daly and Marcus Smith help the hosts cut loose on their way to seven tries

The Independent UK

England vs Italy LIVE! Six Nations result and updates after big Twickenham win

England take Six Nations title fight into final weekend

Evening Standard

England vs Italy LIVE: Result and reaction from Six Nations as England seal big win to stay in title hunt

England 47-24 Italy: A superb attacking display from Steve Borthwick’s side kept their title hopes alive heading into the final weekend

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The Guardian - UK

All the ingredients but no signature dish: England’s attack seeks sizzle

After unconvincing back-to back victories England need to find a cutting edge against Italy

The Independent UK

Maro Itoje hits back at Will Carling over criticism of England coaches

Former skipper Carling had questioned the calibre of Steve Borthwick’s staff earlier this week

The Independent UK

Sub role for Smith and George joins 100 club – England v Italy talking points

Italy have never beaten England in 31 previous meetings.

The Guardian - UK

I feel for Marcus Smith: Borthwick was never prepared to build team around him

Marcus’s style of play is in complete conflict with how the England head coach sees the game

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The Independent UK

Maro Itoje hits back at England critics as they seek strong Six Nations finish

Steve Borthwick’s side remain in title contention but they sit fourth in the try-scoring table.

The Independent UK

The time for patience is over – England must finally deliver a complete Six Nations performance

Steve Borthwick’s side have a golden opportunity to end the Six Nations with four wins from five but performances have to come alongside results with Italy and Wales lying in wait

Evening Standard

England vs Italy, Six Nations 2025: Kick-off time today, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h

Steve Borthwick looking for a complete performance as wounded Azzurri head to Twickenham

The Independent UK

Fraser Dingwall happy to be ‘the glue’ that holds England’s backs together

The Northampton number 12 will start alongside four of his club team-mates against Italy on Sunday.

The Guardian - UK

England attack under pressure to deliver as Smith falls victim to revamp

While dropping Marcus Smith to the bench makes a sort of sense, Steve Borthwick’s selections still feel largely reactive

The Independent UK

How England hope to unlock their attacking game — by dropping Marcus Smith

The enigmatic Harlequins playmaker has been given a bench role in Steve Borthwick’s side to face Italy

Evening Standard

England lineup vs Italy announced as Marcus Smith is dropped in dramatic shake-up

Head coach Steve Borthwick has opted to make three changes

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