Summary
England's head rugby coach, Steve Borthwick, encourages the team and their fans to aim for victory in the upcoming Six Nations tournament, which they last won seven years ago. England, having won their last 11 matches, starts the tournament facing Wales on February 7 and ends with a key game against France on March 14. Borthwick prepared a 36-member squad, including some new and returning players, for the tournament challenge.
Key Facts
- Steve Borthwick, England's rugby head coach, is aiming for his team to win the Six Nations tournament for the first time in seven years.
- England will play their first Six Nations game against Wales on February 7.
- The tournament's final and deciding match for England is against France on March 14.
- Borthwick mentioned that recent Six Nations tournaments have often been decided in the last round of matches.
- Wales' new coach, Steve Tandy, brings a defensive style learned in Scotland, focusing on high tackling and a kicking game.
- Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for the tournament, including three new players.
- The squad also includes players recovering from injuries, showing Borthwick's approach to maintaining team cohesion.
- The Rugby World Cup in Australia starts in a little over 20 months.
