It’s time for take – off, England

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LILLE, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 23: Marcus Smith of England runs with the ball during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and Chile at Stade Pierre Mauroy on September 23, 2023 in Lille, France. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Paul Rees says that, with Ireland at home and France away to come, Borthwick's men must become relentless

IT WAS three years ago last weekend that England last beat a side in the Six Nations that was not Italy or Wales. Maro Itoje’s try four minutes from time gave them a threepoint victory over France at Twickenham, although it needed a review for the score to be awarded after Teddy Thomas was initially ruled to have got his arm under the ball.
Since then there have been three defeats to Scotland and Ireland and two to France. The leaders and Grand Slam champions are next up at Twickenham ...

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