England, Borthwick and Lions

Steve Borthwick hoping England are well represented on Lions tour
Steve Borthwick says he wants as many England players as possible to tour with the British and Irish Lions in Australia this summer. The Guinness Six Nations runners-up look set for double-figure representation in the Lions squad that will be announced on May 8.
Steve Borthwick's Lions responsibility: We need to get as many England players as possible on the plane
Steve Borthwick believes part of his responsibility as England head coach is getting as many players as possible selected for the Lions this summer; Watch every game of the 2025 British and Irish Lion
England prove Steve Borthwick right as four predictions come true in Wales thrashing
Steve Borthwick's England completed their Six Nations campaign in style with a number of players impressing during a dominant win against Wales
Steve Borthwick makes Lions captaincy call after watching England demolish Wales
England boss Steve Borthwick tipped Maro Itoje to lead the Lions down under after England’s record-breaking 68-14 win in Cardiff. Borthwick’s side ran in 10 tries as they blew away the Welsh and finished their Six Nations in style in front of Lions boss Andy Farrell who was in the Cardiff stands.
Steve Borthwick’s England finally realise that fortune favours the brave in Wales hammering
Steve Borthwick's England thrashed Wales on Super Saturday in Cardiff after his bold selection calls and more attacking style paid off handsomely
Steve Borthwick backs ‘outstanding’ Maro Itoje for British and Irish Lions captaincy
Steve Borthwick has backed the “outstanding” Maro Itoje to thrive as British and Irish Lions captain if handed the role by head coach Andy Farrell. Itoje led England to a first four-win Six Nations since 2020 in his first tournament as skipper,
Steve Borthwick gives forthright view on Maro Itoje’s British & Irish Lions captaincy chances
Steve Borthwick has given his view on England skipper Maro Itoje's chances of being named the British & Irish Lions' captain for their tour to Australia later this year.
Steve Borthwick hails England's progress after Wales thrashing
Six Nations win over Wales, praising their commitment. Maro Itoje highlights standout performances from Ben and Henry, calling them key contributors.
Borthwick backs England's Itoje for Lions captaincy after Wales rout
Steve Borthwick backed England captain Maro Itoje to lead the British and Irish Lions in Australia after his side ended their Six Nations campaign with a 68-14 hammering of Wales. Farrell is due to name his squad on May 8,
Steve Borthwick deserves huge credit for reacting to boos from England fans
You have to give Steve Borthwick credit for the way England have evolved during this Six Nations. Controlling contact is key ...
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England begin to deliver on Borthwick's promises - but I still have my doubts
Borthwick can be forgiven for touting his men, in the circumstances, and meanwhile the pressure he was under for his job at the end of 2024, with one close defeat after another, has receded, and maybe ...
Steve Borthwick addresses sack threat immediately after inflicting Wales' record loss
England boss Steve Borthwick confirmed that the RFU had set him zero targets heading into the Six Nations, moments after ...
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SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: I have a nagging feeling I know the REAL reason why Steve Borthwick has dropped Marcus Smith - and it reveals England's worrying problem behind the scenes
After England’s Calcutta Cup win, I wrote that Marcus Smith was approaching the time when he would have to sit down with Steve Borthwick and insist on playing No 10. Being versatile can count ...
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England: Steve Borthwick breaks down key factor behind benching Marcus Smith
England head coach Steve Borthwick has justified his decision to drop Marcus Smith as a way of 'unleashing' him in off the ...
It's a privilege to coach England - Borthwick
England head coach Steve Borthwick says it's a "privilege" to coach a "young and evolving" England team after their ...
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Why Steve Borthwick is RIGHT to drop Marcus Smith… but there's one way it could still lead to big trouble, writes DAN BIGGAR
Steve Borthwick’s decision to drop Marcus Smith to the bench for Sunday’s game with Italy is going to get lots and lots of media coverage ahead of the weekend. I understand that because of the ...
Talking points: Borthwick rolls the dice as England bid for title in Cardiff
For the first time since 2020, England enter the final round of the Six Nations with a shot at winning the title.