Dropping Marcus Smith to the bench to pick a 32-year-old at full-back hardly screams progression, especially when you consider that Elliot Daly last wore the England 15 shirt in the autumn of 2020. But there is plenty of evidence to suggest that Steve Borthwick is future-proofing his team.
Marcus Smith brutally dropped by Steve Borthwick
England predicted team v Italy: Steve Borthwick to let Fin Smith ‘run the show’ while experienced back ‘rewarded’ for bench cameos
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England boss Steve Borthwick adamant dropped Marcus Smith still a ‘game-changer’
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Steve Borthwick reveals Marcus Smith reaction to brutal England Six Nations axe
Standing just a few metres behind England’s back line during training this week, Steve Borthwick witnessed the evidence of why he describes Fraser Dingwall as a “glue player”.
LONDON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - England coach Steve Borthwick has spent much of the last year taking positives from close defeats so he was not in the mood to apologise for his side's stuttering display in their 16-15 Six Nations victory over Scotland on Saturday.
Scotland, meanwhile, will take on struggling Wales before England look to maintain their perfect record against Italy on Sunday. Steve Borthwick 's side have been boosted by the return of four injured players with Ben Earl,
That final Saturday could be anything but Super for England if they rely on wriggling off the hook. There are many ways to win and at least that is what Borthwick’s side are doing, but that ...
England head coach Steve Borthwick says it is important for his side to "enjoy" their 16-15 win over Scotland in the Six Nations.
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