Italy fightback worries Borthwick
Steve Borthwick said England had taken some “positive small steps” by beating Italy on Sunday, before expressing concerns over how the Azzurri were able to mount a second-half recovery.
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Steve Borthwick said England had taken some “positive small steps” by beating Italy on Sunday, before expressing concerns over how the Azzurri were able to mount a second-half recovery.
England bounced back from a disappointing loss to Scotland by delivering a comfortable victory against Italy at Twickenham on Sunday.
Ireland flyer James Lowe was credited with this try against France, but did his right foot drag in touch?
Kyle Steyn’s brace of tries helped Scotland to a record win over Wales, while Ireland boosted their title hopes by downing defending champions France in Dublin.
Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton said “character” had been the pivotal factor in Ireland’s Six Nations win over defending champions France in a “titanic” Test on Saturday.
Warren Gatland’s return to Wales has not inspired a turnaround in results, and he says the time has come for some “tough calls” in the wake of a record defeat to Scotland.
Head coach Fabien Galthie said France were not been clinical enough after Ireland handed the Six Nations Grand Slam defending champions their first loss since 2021.
Ireland beat Grand Slam defending champions France in a thrilling Six Nations clash between the world’s top ranked teams in Dublin on Saturday.
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