Borthwick urges England players to improve discipline at Nations Championship
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‘A big breakdown challenge is coming,’ warns head coach Genge calls timing of ‘hip-drop’ tackle law change ‘beserk’ Steve Borthwick is urging his England players to act smarter and recognise the vital importance of keeping 15 players on the field before a pivotal month for the national team. Borthwick’s side have been shown 14 yellow cards and one red in 2026 to date and, partly as a consequence, have lost five of their past seven Tests. Borthwick is also concerned that different refereeing interpretations in the domestic Prem are not helping England at international level, with the latest…
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Borthwick urges England players to improve discipline at Nations Championship
‘A big breakdown challenge is coming,’ warns head coach Genge calls timing of ‘hip-drop’ tackle law change ‘beserk’ Steve Borthwick is urging his England players to act smarter and recognise the vital importance of keeping 15 players on the field before a pivotal month for...
