England have a decent squad and some stellar Under 20s to come through but there is an issue with coaching and style of play. They could have a really good next World Cup with the right coaching set up.
They look like they have no practiced scenarios for the last 10, either on their own line or on the oppponents. I am never sure who is making decisions. Freddy Steward saved them today. With a less secure 15 Kolbe and Arendse could have punished them more.
The scrum has creaked three weeks running, and there’s no creativity outside 10. As a fan, it’s a shame, but these things go in cycles. We’ll just be a middling team for a while 🤷♂️
It's similar to the EJ regime, Eng fail to change their play on the pitch. If it's not working change it, don't repeat what the opposition are waiting for...
I think if given time all of the current England coaching setup will get significantly better, but if a world-class southern hemisphere manager becomes available in the next year or two, will they get the time…
I just tweeted that Borthwick is England's Gatland 😂 With plenty of build up they both get really good results, the inability to react to the moment is very bizarre though 🤷🏼 (and how England keep managing to give away penalties that kill their momentum is absolutely barmy)
Scotland should definitely be aiming for that, but odd years are traditionally harder for Scotland - England and France both away. Win one of those and turnover a slightly misfiring Ireland at Murrayfield and it looks good. Lose both, lose again to Ireland, and it's bleak.
Any reason why they dont just mix up the scheduling every now and again? Ireland have the same problem with France and England either both away or both home
Isn’t Andy Farrell’s contract coming up for renewal at Ireland? He’s going to be the coach for the Lion’s tour in 2025, so maybe this is a way for England to see him close up?
Can’t see it under Borthwick. I’m not sure our coaching team have the levels of nous to fix the problems we have. We don’t seem to ever make any progress
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Wonder will Borthwick be under pressure if they don't pick up at least one win.
As are Ireland and we don't have a Smith.
As for the 25 6 Nations, as an Irish person I think it's between Eng and Fra with Ire and Sct playing for 3rd/4th.