PAUL REES SAYS THE POTENTIAL IS THERE IN BORTHWICK’S TEAM-BUT BOTH PLAYERS AND COACHES NEED TO RELEASE IT

BEFORE the start of the autumn series, when conviction was in the air, Steve Borthwick pointed out that after three latter-stage defeats in France and New Zealand, a return to home comforts would help his England side get over the line as he contemplated the fixtures against New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.
“Having played at the Allianz Stadium twice in our last 15 games it will be fantastic to return to play in front of our home crowd,” said Borthwi...