Borthwick dares England to dream of Paris glory

Borthwick dares England to dream of Paris glory

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For the first time in seven years, Steve Borthwick has set the challenge of leading England’s fans to Paris in the final round.

England enters the tournament on February 7th with an impressive run of wins and a positive attitude as they begin their campaign against Wales.

However, Borthwick, who was a member of the squad when England fans watched their side play South Africa in the 2007 Rugby World Cup final, is daring to dream before their 14th March meeting with defending champions and title favorites France.

He told Rugby Union Weekly, “People can see the potential in this group.”

“They can see the direction and tracking that this team is going in.

When we first met as a team two weeks ago, I spoke with them about how the final seven Six Nations Championships had been decided during the final round of matches.

“I think it’s 17 of the last 20.

“We’re playing in Paris on March 14th against a fantastic France team.”

“We want to be able to achieve what we all want to do in that game.” We want English fans to travel to the stadium and watch the game there.

The only way to get there is by looking after every last turn.

In Steve Tandy’s first Six Nations campaign in charge, Borthwick anticipates a barrage of box kicks as the first barrier before his side’s way to Wales.

Borthwick added about his opposing number, “He’s brought a defensive system from Scotland where they’ve two men tackling high and trying to hold people up in the air.”

They will try to move the ball to the edges because they know they have the pace on the edges.

That disputable kick game is their biggest asset, according to the statement. In a few weeks, they’re probably going to kick about 50 contestable kicks here at Allianz Stadium.

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Borthwick has named a 36-person squad for the tournament, with additions to that five players, including first-choice center Ollie Lawrence, who are recovering from injury along with them.

Vilikesa “Billy” Sela, Emmanuel Iyogun, and Greg Fisilau, three uncapped players, as well as some well-known names who have recently struggled with form and fitness.

After suffering from a terrible run of injuries, Northampton’s George Furbank has only played seven games in his first eight months of eligibility. Hendy is preferred as a back-three option over Furbank.

Borthwick of Hendy, who was a member of the England A team in the fall, said, “He’s an excellent player.

You can feel the excitement “when he gets the ball in his hand,” he said, “everywhere.” He is a very talented player.

“George Hendy is on a list of players who simply don’t get selected.” It’s a “crunchy call.”

Borthwick stated that despite having some moments on the sidelines, he is determined to keep players informed and aware of his plans ahead of the start of the Rugby World Cup in Australia.

He continued, “I always believed that when you got injured, your club was different,” as an English player.

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You continue to be there every day, going in, and receiving physiotherapy, and going through your rehab at a club.

“These England players are England players, even if they might not be in the training squad or playing on the grass.”

George Martin, who hasn’t played since February, is currently unavailable.

He plays for England. There are several more. They should all feel included in it, in my opinion.

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