Borthwick happy to go back for future

JEFF PROBYN
A FRONT ROW VIEW OF THE GAME

So it looks like Steve Borthwick has learned a lesson and decided what many thought was perhaps a step too far for the England coach to make.
After a few years of following the idea of a modern look to the scrum and what abilities the players need to play in the international game, Borthwick has taken a step back that may well lead to a step forward for the team.
The recall of Joe Marler and Dan Cole shows a rethink that may enable England to copy the current world champions South Africa and dictate how the game can be won by creating a stable scru...

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