Six Nations 2025: England and Scotland face off in ‘do-or-die’ match
England lost seven of the last nine games before its final defeat to France – two victories swept Japan’s smaller teams.
Borthwick called for patience as his team played late against New Zealand and Australia in November before falling in the final quarter of six countries The opening fight against Ireland.
England’s bench failed to provide the required punches or experience to end the big test, which changed when Borthwick joined his former captain Jamie George and 70-card Wing Elliot Daly.
George’s precise queue throws and Daley’s game-winning attempt showed the value of nearly 200 hats at the cut-off stage – a tactic that redeployed the visit to Scotland.
Borthwick, known as a statistics-driven coach, chose to capitalize on the emotional side of the players to become a situation where they have been in trouble in recent years.
Former Scotland captain John Barclay told BBC’s Rugby League Weekly.
“It’s purely emotional, nothing to do with tactics or strategy. It’s something he’s trying to get rid of the emotional ones of the players.”
Four attempts scored against three particularly satisfied Borthwick of France, with the tactical adjustments that were obvious to make his team faster and more aggressive in offense.
Marcus Smith offers another organizer to the defender’s move, not Freddie Steward’s high-ball solidity, while Fin Smith proves one For trusted hands, you can guide the team from Fly-Half.
Former England winger Chris Ashton told BBC Radio 5 Live, “England is not as old as the old team, so another way to play must be found.”
Now that Borthwick’s team has competed with the best in the world, the next step of growth is to support it and erase any suggestions that France cannot get three clear opportunities to try and score, which is the reason for the victory.
In six countries, Scotland remains the only side, Borthwick failed to beat as head coach, and there may not be any better time to finish the game given the momentum behind him.
England captain Maro Itoje told BBC Sport: “We don’t want to be a team that wins occasionally, or when people win us,” England captain Maro Itoje told BBC Sport.
“We believe we are a talented and excellent team and want to win regularly.”
