10 h. ago Borthwick hails ‘outstanding leader’ Ford after England topple All Blacks

Ford scores 13 points including two drop goals in victory‘He made brilliant decisions and executed perfectly’Steve Borthwick has paid tribute to the perseverance and character of George Ford after England’s impressive 33-18 victory over the All Blacks. Twelve months ago, Ford narrowly failed to clinch a home victory in this same fixture, but he was a pivotal figure on Saturday as his side gained their revenge with a first win over New Zealand in south-west London since 2012.“George is a brilliant player, an outstanding leader and an even better person,” the head coach said after the fly-half contributed 13 points to seal his team’s 10th successive Test win this year. “I know you like to talk about 12 months ago and the ball hitting a post. But when he pulls on the England shirt he is just such a consistent performer. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Steve Borthwick outlines George Ford’s key qualities as he leads England to win

New Zealand were beaten to extend England’s winning run.

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13 h. ago England and George Ford keep their cool to earn rare win over New Zealand

Steve Borthwich & Co. in dreamland after thrilling afternoon at Twickenham

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13 h. ago Fantastic Ford steers battling England past All Blacks in Twickenham thriller

England 33-19 New ZealandBorthwick’s side clinch a perfect 10 of successive winsA perfect 10 wins in a row is a reliable indicator of a team on the rise. What England really craved, though, was a statement victory to underline just how far they have come in the past 18 months or so. And on a dull grey November afternoon they finally secured it, beating a disappointed New Zealand for the first time in south-west London for 13 long years.They deserved it, too, storming back from 12-0 down to claim the kind of result that rewards all the painstaking hard work of both the players and the management. There were four English tries in all, including two in the final half hour from Fraser Dingwall and Tom Roebuck, as Steve Borthwick’s team become only the ninth England side to cut the All Blacks down to size. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago England player ratings vs New Zealand: Ford stars, powerful Lawrence, Pollock bright

England beat New Zealand at Twickenham for the first time since 2012

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38 h. ago George Ford issues battle cry as England look to end winless streak against All Blacks

Steve Borthwick’s side face old foes at Twickenham

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40 h. ago George Ford urges England to seize their chance against New Zealand

It is 13 years and five Tests since the All Blacks were last toppled at Twickenham.

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40 h. ago George Ford explains mentality England need to conquer All Blacks: ‘We’ve got to go at them’

England are seeking only a ninth ever victory over New Zealand and first at Twickenham since 2013

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4 d. ago George Ford tipped to be future England coach after recall to starting side against New Zealand

The fly half will start on his 104th England cap against the All Blacks

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4 d. ago George Ford returns at fly half for England against New Zealand as two key figures ruled out of All Blacks clash

Ollie Chessum and Tommy Freeman miss out after suffering injuries in the win over Fiji

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7 d. ago Quilter Nations: Steve Borthwick hails squad depth as England battle past Fiji

Borthwick’s side take on the All Blacks next

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1 week ago England’s Henry Pollock happy to deliver after giving his brother an alarm call

The 20-year-old back row caught the eye with an impressive second-half cameo.

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2 w. ago Steve Borthwick hails energy and impact of Henry Pollock against Australia

The Wallabies were dispatched 25-7 at Allianz Stadium with the introduction of England’s heavyweight bench.

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2 w. ago Steve Borthwick hails ‘ball of energy’ Henry Pollock after try

Pollock scored soon after coming on as part of an impactful showing from England’s bench

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2 w. ago DAN BIGGAR: Here's the major clue Steve Borthwick has revealed about his England gameplan this autumn by picking George Ford over Fin Smith at fly

DAN BIGGAR: Steve Borthwick's decision to go for George Ford at No 10 is one that can't be argued with - and it gives big clues about how England are going to play against Australia.

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3 w. ago Rugby LIVE: Steve Borthwick hails 'exciting' new talent as star learns he won't be picked again

The latest rugby news and updates as preparations for a busy autumn campaign heat up

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3 w. ago Steve Borthwick hails ‘exciting’ Noah Caluori as he makes England training squad

The 19-year-old winger put in an impressive display in his first Gallagher Prem start for Saracens on Saturday, scoring five tries against Sale.

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