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Pressure of representing England has shown - Borthwick

Pressure of representing England has shown - Borthwick

Summary

Steve Borthwick, the head coach of England's rugby team, says the pressure of wearing the England shirt has affected players during their recent losing streak in the Six Nations tournament. He believes confidence issues are impacting their performance, but he doesn’t plan major changes to the team's tactics. Instead, Borthwick focuses on improving the team's ability to finish scoring opportunities.

Key Facts

  • Steve Borthwick is the head coach of the England rugby team.
  • England has lost three matches in a row in the Six Nations tournament against Scotland, Ireland, and Italy.
  • Borthwick mentions that the pressure of playing for England adds stress to the players.
  • Former England player Danny Care says confidence plays a big role in the team's performance.
  • England scored 14 tries in the tournament so far, down from 21 last year, but they have many chances near the opponent's goal line.
  • Borthwick plans to improve attacking efficiency rather than making big tactical changes.
  • The Rugby Football Union supports Borthwick despite the losses.

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