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The Latest Breaking News from Steve Borthwick

‘Tough and brave’ Fin Smith backed to star on first England start against France

The 22-year-old Northampton player will start at fly-half while Marcus Smith replaces Freddie Steward at full-back.

The Independent UK

Fin Smith starts as England fly-half against France as Steve Borthwick gambles on Marcus Smith switch

Northampton star seen as a more strategic No10, with Quins man asked to provide a counter-attacking threat from deep

Evening Standard

Borthwick rolls dice with Marcus Smith a ‘gamechanger’ for England after switch

Steve Borthwick believes having Marcus Smith at full-back with Fin Smith at fly-half can lift England against France on Saturday

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Steve Borthwick’s selection shows England’s desperation – but there is logic behind bold calls

Marcus Smith is moved to full-back against France with Fin Smith handed his first international start at fly-half

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick labelled a ‘tall Eddie Jones’ and 'not a people person' by former boss Geordan Murphy

Murphy was briefly director of rugby to Borthwick after the now-England boss was appointed head coach at Leicester Tigers

The Independent UK

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

Steve Borthwick’s side have tough task to avenge Ireland defeat

Evening Standard

Ntamack suspended for England clash with Jalibert likely to step up for France

Romain Ntamack was sent off in the 43-0 defeat of Wales in Paris and has been handed a three-week suspension, but will be available again to face Ireland

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England’s painful progress establishes them as rugby’s Manchester United

Like the fallen Premier League giants, Steve Borthwick’s side have hit a rough patch – but England assistant coach, and Manchester United fan, Richard Wigglesworth is confident that both sides have brighter times ahead

The Independent UK

England team’s struggles remind me of Manchester United, says Wigglesworth

England’s attack coach Richard Wigglesworth, who is a Manchester United fan, sees similarities between the rugby team and progress under Ruben Amorim

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick needs time, like Ruben Amorim at Man Utd – England attack coach

Head coach Borthwick’s future is being questioned following a run of seven defeats in nine Tests and seven in a row against top-tier opposition.

The Independent UK

Six Nations 2025: Fin Smith set to start at fly-half for England against France

Steve Borthwick’s side looking to bounce back from defeat to Ireland

Evening Standard

England consider new role for Marcus Smith in selection shake-up for France

Fin Smith is under consideration for a first Test start as England look to bounce back from a seventh defeat in nine games

The Independent UK

England’s Cadan Murley out of France clash and doubtful for rest of Six Nations

The Harlequins wing has been replaced in Steve Borthwick’s squad by Saracens centre Alex Lozowski.

The Independent UK

Cadan Murley ruled out with injury as England mull changes for France clash

Murley sustained a foot injury on debut against Ireland in Dublin with Steve Borthwick now contemplating the balance of his backline and back row

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Six Nations warning lights are flashing for exposed England and weak Wales

Steve Borthwick’s side still lack an effective Plan B while Warren Gatland’s aim is to avoid embarrassment in Rome

The Guardian - UK

Jamie George fit to return against France as England try to ‘break the dam’

The former England captain Jamie George has been declared fit for the daunting Six Nations clash with France on Saturday after recovering from a hamstring injury

The Independent UK

England take the positives from Ireland defeat but claims of progress are becoming tough to believe

There is no shame in losing to Ireland in Dublin but familiar themes are troubling news for an England side that have lost seven of their last nine games

The Guardian - UK

Steve Borthwick must stop blaming inexperience for England’s failings

England have character and can carry out a gameplan, but there is no guarantee they will improve in time

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The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick calls on England to be ‘a better team’ against France

England were beaten 27-22 by the back-to-back champions in Dublin.

The Guardian - UK

‘Proud’ Steve Borthwick cites lack of experience for England’s Dublin defeat

Steve Borthwick said Ireland’s greater experience was key to them beating England in Dublin

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick 'disappointed' by latest England defeat but vows France fightback

Borthwick believes inexperience a factor after latest second-half collapse against Ireland in Six Nations continues his side’s worrying run

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick hints at England’s inexperience as Ireland claim bonus-point win

Tries from Jamison Gibson-Park, Bundee Aki, Tadhg Beirne and Dan Sheehan secured a comeback success in Dublin.

The Guardian - UK

Maro Itoje leads from the front but can’t fix England’s familiar frailties

New captain was impressive but could not summon steeliness his team needed to close out a tight match

Evening Standard

England collapse against Ireland as Six Nations opener offers familiar story of frustration

Steve Borthwick’s side slump to their sixth defeat in seven Tests despite impressive first-half effort in Dublin

The Independent UK

Impressive Ireland set sail in search of Six Nations history as England wilt again

Ireland 27-22 England: Chasing a third consecutive Six Nations crown, Ireland overcame a dogged England performance with a trademark second-half surge

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