France 32-21 Scotland: Hosts end Scotland’s Six Nations Grand Slam hopes in Paris

France 32-21 Scotland: Tomas Ramos scores 17 points, including a try, as Fabien Galthy’s side end Scotland’s hopes of a Grand Slam in Paris thriller… despite fine display from Finn Russell France defeated Scotland 32-21 in a Six Nations thriller on Sunday afternoon Guard Tomas Ramos scored 17 points and center Gael Ficou was outstanding … Read more

Steve Borthwick eager to unleash new-look England midfield in Italy

Steve Borthwick is eager to unleash England’s new midfield in Italy after the ruthless decision to bench Marcus Smith in favor of Owen Farrell’s return to the No10 shirt for the Six Nations clash. Steve Borthwick is looking forward to seeing England’s new midfield on Saturday Owen Farrell will return to the No.10 shirt after … Read more

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: Steve Borthwick shows courage to make the big calls for England

Well done Steve Borthwick. The England manager yesterday showed the courage that his predecessor Eddie Jones lacked by making a big call at fly-half between Owen Farrell and Marcus Smith. Borthwick’s decision to start Farrell at No 10 for tomorrow’s clash with Italy and drop Smith to the bench was absolutely correct. I applaud him … Read more

Eddie Jones hits out at England heir apparent Steve Borthwick – and warns ‘more pain to come’

“Keep blaming me!” Eddie Jones hits out at England successor Steve Borthwick – and warns of ‘more pain’ to come after defeat by Scotland in Six Nations opener Eddie Jones says Steve Borthwick’s predecessor should ‘keep blaming me’ Borthwick said England are “not good at anything” after defeat by Scotland Jones believes England can bounce … Read more