Ford: England different without Farrell
England are still learning how to live without Owen Farrell as they begin a new era under Jamie George, according to playmaker George Ford.
England are still learning how to live without Owen Farrell as they begin a new era under Jamie George, according to playmaker George Ford.
England named an unchanged team for the first time in over four years when Steve Borthwick announced his lineup to play Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers question the decision by Steve Borthwick to entrust former Springbok attack coach Felix Jones with England’s defensive gameplan.
George Ford scored 17 points as England survived a late fightback from Italy to kick off their Six Nations campaign with a come-from-behind win at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.
England coach Steve Borthwick has given Test debuts to centre Fraser Dingwall and flanker Ethan Roots for Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome.
Former England star Danny Cipriani confirmed his retirement from rugby union in a “sobering but also freeing moment”.
Felix Jones has hailed Rassie Erasmus’ influence on his career, but dismissed notions of adopting the SA director of rugby’s out-the-box tactics in his new job with England.
Former England boss Eddie Jones will be back in the coaches’ box at Twickenham when the Roses host Japan in November in their fourth and final Test of the 2024 season.
England’s preparations for their Six Nations opener away to Italy suffered a setback with the withdrawal of three players from the squad because of injury.
England prop Mako Vunipola announced his retirement from international rugby, saying “the time has come to step away now”.