Borthwick’s boys stuck in tactical cul-de-sac of old

ONE is left wondering what rugby planet coach Steve Borthwick and his England side inhabit after witnessing the depressing 20-9 defeat facing an enterprising Wales side last weekend.
Borthwick’s reign has heralded no discernable escape from the tactical cul-de-sac characterising the disastrous final years of Eddie Jones as England coach.
The abrasive Aussie coach tried to match the power game that saw South Africa outplay England 32-12 in the 2019 World Cup final.
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