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England completed fourth within the Six Nations desk after their 29-16 defeat to Grand Slam winners Eire in Dublin; Steve Borthwick’s facet now have lower than six months to organize for the World Cup in France; “I am enthusiastic about what these gamers can do for the World Cup”

Final Up to date: 19/03/23 9:52am


Henry Slade is tackled by Eire’s Bundee Aki throughout England’s 29-16 Six Nations defeat in Dublin

England coach Steve Borthwick is “excited” about his facet’s World Cup prospects regardless of their underwhelming Six Nations marketing campaign.

Borthwick’s crew, who signed off with a 29-16 loss to Grand Slam winners Eire, completed fourth within the desk after registering two wins and three defeats for the third yr operating.

Though England’s efficiency in Dublin was an unlimited enchancment on their 53-10 mauling by France per week earlier, there was little to point they may very well be main contenders for this autumn’s world event.

“We’ll debrief this Six Nations totally, take what classes we take from it and be clear on our course going ahead,” mentioned Borthwick.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell was delighted to clinch the Grand Slam on home turf while England's Steve Borthwick admitted his side fell short

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Eire head coach Andy Farrell was delighted to clinch the Grand Slam on residence turf whereas England’s Steve Borthwick admitted his facet fell quick

Eire head coach Andy Farrell was delighted to clinch the Grand Slam on residence turf whereas England’s Steve Borthwick admitted his facet fell quick

“The crew is just not the place it may very well be and, whereas we’re judging towards groups which have used this four-year cycle tremendously effectively, that is not the place England are in.

“I am unable to do something concerning the previous. I intend we will likely be working actually arduous to place England in one of the best place potential and I am enthusiastic about what these gamers can do for the World Cup.”

The previous Leicester head coach, who changed Eddie Jones in December, is relishing the prospect of getting extra time to work together with his squad over the approaching months.

He added: “We get quite a lot of weeks to organize [for the World Cup]. Gamers will then be conditioned for worldwide rugby and perceive how we need to play.

Jamie George went over in the second half with England down to 14 players

Jamie George went over within the second half with England right down to 14 gamers

“This has been 5 intense video games and successfully you then have one predominant coaching session per week.

“I am trying ahead to having the chance to work with the gamers for an extended time period. I feel we have seen some development right here however we are going to see extra in that preparation interval.”

England led for a lot of the primary half in Dublin via the primary two of three penalties by their captain Owen Farrell, however suffered a setback simply earlier than the turnaround when Freddie Steward was despatched off for foul play.

Because the full-back turned sideways, his arm collided with the pinnacle of Eire’s Hugo Keenan, who was stooping to retrieve a unfastened ball, and referee Jaco Peyper issued a purple card.

Freddie Steward was shown a red card by referee Jaco Peyper just before half-time

Freddie Steward was proven a purple card by referee Jaco Peyper simply earlier than half-time

Regardless of being a person down, England pushed the house facet all the best way, scoring a strive via Jamie George earlier than Eire clinched a 29-16 success – and the trophy.

Reflecting on Steward’s purple card, Farrell admitted: “I used to be shocked if I am trustworthy. But it surely’s less than us – we do not make the principles, we do not put them in place.

“We do not hear the method the referee goes via, we simply needed to settle for it. The best way we reacted after that purple card was excellent.

“We fought for one another. Sadly we did not get on the proper facet of the outcome, which is at all times disappointing in an England shirt.”



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