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Borthwick zeros in on ideal team as Samoa await Unhindered by player suspensions for the first time in the tournament, England coach Steve Borthwick's gambit for an unlikely World Cup heist has become clear. BBC Sport - Published on October 6, 2023
Sinckler 'grateful' for World Cup involvement England prop Kyle Sinckler says he is "grateful" to be at his second World Cup after convincing Steve Borthwick he would recover from injury in time. BBC Sport - Published on September 26, 2023
'Smith could be a quarter-final starter - but he won't be' Only one player from England's starting XV against Chile will be promoted into Steve Borthwick's first-choice team, but it should be more, says Matt Dawson. BBC Sport - Published on September 24, 2023
Borthwick's 'enviable' dilemma as Farrell returns Who will Steve Borthwick choose to lead his England attack with Owen Farrell returning from suspension and George Ford excelling in France? BBC Sport - Published on September 19, 2023
Borthwick queries World Rugby high-hits approach England coach Steve Borthwick suggests World Rugby's approach to high tackles has shifted in the wake of their intervention over an incident involving his captain Owen Farrell. BBC Sport - Published on September 15, 2023
Why are Argentina favourites against England? BBC Sport profiles the Pumas before their Pool D heavyweight opener with Steve Borthwick's England side. BBC Sport - Published on September 8, 2023
Players 'written off a bit too early' - Borthwick England's players feel "they have been written off a bit too early" before the Rugby World Cup, says head coach Steve Borthwick. BBC Sport - Published on September 4, 2023
Borthwick has 'no doubt' England will move forward Coach Steve Borthwick says there is "no doubt" England will progress after a shock loss to Fiji in their final World Cup warm-up match. BBC Sport - Published on August 26, 2023
Centurion Lawes 'one of England's greats' England head coach Steve Borthwick describes Courtney Lawes as one of England's greatest players as he prepares to win his 100th cap. BBC Sport - Published on August 26, 2023
Borthwick says Vunipola apology 'shows character' Steve Borthwick says Billy Vunipola's apology for the pair's falling out in 2019 is "a sign of his character" after being recalled to the England side. BBC Sport - Published on August 10, 2023
England recall Farrell and Vunipola to face Wales England head coach Steve Borthwick names an experienced team for the World Cup warm-up match against Wales at Twickenham. BBC Sport - Published on August 10, 2023
Positional 'flexibility' key to England selection England coach Steve Borthwick says players' versatility was an "important aspect" of his World Cup squad selection. BBC Sport - Published on August 7, 2023
Slade left out of England's Rugby World Cup squad Henry Slade and Alex Dombrandt are among the notable absentees from Steve Borthwick's England squad for the Rugby World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on August 7, 2023	'Borthwick has plenty to ponder over World Cup squad' Rugby union correspondent Chris Jones examines the decisions facing England coach Steve Borthwick as he prepares to name his World Cup squad. BBC Sport - Published on August 6, 2023
Defeat will be 'positive' in long term - Borthwick England's disappointing defeat by Wales will be a "positive" for the team in the long term, says head coach Steve Borthwick. BBC Sport - Published on August 5, 2023	Wales defeat disappointing England in Cardiff Wales enjoy victory in the opening World Cup warm-up game against England in Cardiff to leave Steve Borthwick mulling over Monday's tournament selection. BBC Sport - Published on August 5, 2023
Borthwick 'pretty clear' on final World Cup squad England head coach Steve Borthwick says his final 33-man squad for the World Cup is "pretty clear" with only "one or two places" to be finalised. BBC Sport - Published on August 3, 2023	Marler needed Borthwick honesty over World Cup place Joe Marler says he was initially reluctant to join England's training camp and needed to look Steve Borthwick "in the eye" over his Rugby World Cup prospects. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2023
Borthwick says England preparations a 'level up' England boss Steve Borthwick says his side's early preparations for the Rugby World Cup have been a "level up" from anything he's experienced before. BBC Sport - Published on June 30, 2023	England's Cowan-Dickie out of World Cup England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie is out of World Cup because of a shoulder injury, says head coach Steve Borthwick. BBC Sport - Published on June 30, 2023
We want England players in England - Borthwick England head coach Steve Borthwick hopes stakeholders in the domestic game can help to move English rugby to the "top of the world". BBC Sport - Published on June 14, 2023	'Wiggy has surprised me' - how Tigers surged to the semi-finals BBC Sport assesses how Leicester Tigers turned their Premiership season around after Steve Borthwick's exit. BBC Sport - Published on May 11, 2023
Borthwick to bring in Harrison as scrum coach England boss Steve Borthwick will bring in Tom Harrison to replace Richard Cockerill as the team's scrum coach. BBC Sport - Published on May 7, 2023	Borthwick lets go of past and eyes World Cup England head coach Steve Borthwick says he "cannot do anything about the past" as his first Six Nations in charge ends in a fourth-place finish. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2023
Arundell has incredible future - Borthwick England head coach Steve Borthwick says Henry Arundell has an "incredible future" after handing the wing a first Test start against Ireland on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2023	'Pragmatic' Farrell may replace Smith - Care England coach Steve Borthwick could recall Owen Farrell at fly-half for their final Six Nations match against Ireland because of his "pragmatic" style, says ex-scrum-half Danny Care. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2023
Big gap between England and top teams - Borthwick Head coach Steve Borthwick says England are a long way behind the top teams in the world after the humiliating home defeat at the hands of France. BBC Sport - Published on March 11, 2023	England hurting after record home defeat - Borthwick Steve Borthwick says England are "hurting" after suffering their heaviest home defeat on record against France in the Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on March 11, 2023
He's been brilliant - Borthwick on dropping Farrell for Smith England head coach Steve Borthwick says Owen Farrell has "been brilliant" this week despite dropping him to the bench. BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2023	Dropping Farrell for Smith a great call - Woodward Starting Marcus Smith ahead of England captain Owen Farrell in Saturday's Six Nations match against France would be a "great call" by coach Steve Borthwick, says Sir Clive Woodward. BBC Sport - Published on March 9, 2023
'England must push on with big games to come' England must "push on" after beating Wales with "big games" against France and Ireland to come in the Six Nations, says head coach Steve Borthwick. BBC Sport - Published on February 25, 2023	Borthwick wants RFU to review selection policy England head coach Steve Borthwick urges the Rugby Football Union to rethink its overseas selection policy so he can pick his strongest team. BBC Sport - Published on February 23, 2023
Five-try England claim first win under Borthwick England claim a first win of Steve Borthwick's tenure with a pragmatic bonus-point win over Italy in the Six Nations at Twickenham. BBC Sport - Published on February 12, 2023	Borthwick faces dynamic Italy seeking first win England's unbeaten history against Italy points to a first win for Steve Borthwick - but this young Azzurri side has more in its armoury. BBC Sport - Published on February 11, 2023
Six Nations: England v Italy build-up & Saturday recap Live text and radio commentary as England seek a first win under head coach Steve Borthwick against a fast-improving Italy. BBC Sport - Published on February 11, 2023	Will England centre pair suit Farrell at fly-half? England head coach Steve Borthwick is relying on a new-look centre pairing to help Owen Farrell unlock Italy's defence in the Six Nations on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on February 11, 2023
England pick Farrell over Smith at fly-half for Italy England head coach Steve Borthwick picks Owen Farrell instead of Marcus Smith to start at fly-half against Italy in the Six Nations on Sunday. BBC Sport - Published on February 10, 2023	Are Smith & Farrell rugby's Lampard & Gerrard? Six Nations Rugby Special pundits Sam Warburton and John Barclay question the wisdom of England coach Steve Borthwick picking both Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell in his backline. BBC Sport - Published on February 6, 2023
England 'weren't good at anything' - Borthwick Steve Borthwick says England "weren't good at anything" when he took over from Eddie Jones as head coach. BBC Sport - Published on February 6, 2023	'Borthwick has boxed himself in with Farrell' Ex-England captain Matt Dawson explains why new head coach Steve Borthwick is in a bind with captain Owen Farrell. BBC Sport - Published on February 5, 2023
Twickenham fans take hope from England spirit England start the Steve Borthwick era with an agonising defeat but there are enough signs that better days will come. BBC Sport - Published on February 4, 2023	England have to go through pain to grow - Borthwick New head coach Steve Borthwick says England have to go through some pain to grow as a team after they lost to Scotland in their Six Nations opener. BBC Sport - Published on February 4, 2023
Pride and clarity - Borthwick’s new England era Steve Borthwick bids to bring pride and clarity to an England team excited by its new chapter. BBC Sport - Published on February 4, 2023	Six Nations: Borthwick era begins as England face Scotland - build-up Follow live text and BBC radio commentary as Steve Borthwick's England face Scotland for the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham. BBC Sport - Published on February 3, 2023
Six Nations match preview: England v Scotland (Sat) Team news, match preview and statistics as Steve Borthwick's England start their Six Nations campaign against Scotland on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on February 3, 2023	Borthwick picks on form to kick-start new chapter New England head coach Steve Borthwick says he picked his squad to play Scotland on Saturday on form, moving away from the selection strategy of predecessor Eddie Jones. BBC Sport - Published on February 3, 2023
Tuilagi set to be left out of England team Manu Tuilagi is expected to be left out of Steve Borthwick's England team to face Scotland at Twickenham on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on February 2, 2023	Borthwick says lower tackles are not 'instant fix' England head coach Steve Borthwick says there is no "instant fix" to improving player safety but that tackle height needs to be addressed. BBC Sport - Published on January 23, 2023
Important to recognise special Farrell - Borthwick England head coach Steve Borthwick says it is important to recognise how special Owen Farrell is after naming him as captain for the Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on January 16, 2023	Billy Vunipola left out of England's Six Nations squad Number eight Billy Vunipola has been left out of new head coach Steve Borthwick's 36-man England squad for the Six Nations. BBC Sport - Published on January 16, 2023