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Borthwick's England selection dilemmas v Italy
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Tuesday, 30 January 2024 23:13
England's Six Nations campaign begins in the Eternal City on Saturday but head coach Steve Borthwick is facing some difficult selection decisions before his team's opening game.England have never lost to Italy and are favourites to extend that winning run in Rome.Stalwarts Courtney Lawes, Mako Vunipola, Ben Youngs and Jonny May have retired from international duty, while several overseas players…
England lock Itoje signs new deal with Saracens
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Wednesday, 31 January 2024 03:48
England lock Maro Itoje has signed a new "long-term" contract with Saracens.The five-time Premiership winner has made 175 appearances for the club after making his debut in 2013.Itoje, 29, has won three European Champions Cup titles at StoneX Stadium, and was also named European Player of the Year back in 2016.The news comes after England captain Owen Farrell agreed a…
Scots 'less daunted' by Cardiff task - Jones
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Tuesday, 30 January 2024 09:26
Huw Jones believes beating Wales in Cardiff for the first time in 22 years is made "less of a daunting task" by Scotland's recent record of ending similar barren runs.The Scots open their Six Nations campaign at the Principality Stadium on Saturday, a venue they have not won at since 2002.Jones says landmark wins away to England and France prove…
Injured Smith out of England's Six Nations opener
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Tuesday, 30 January 2024 09:00
Fly-half Marcus Smith has been ruled out of England's Six Nations opener against Italy in Rome on Saturday with a calf injury. Smith, who had been expected to start against the Azzurri, was injured in training on Monday.His absence means Northampton's in-form Fin Smith, 21, is set to make his international debut in the Stadio Olimpico. England will confirm their…
Cardiff factor vital in Wales wins - Humphreys
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Tuesday, 30 January 2024 06:23
Forwards coach Jonathan Humphreys says the Principality Stadium factor is vital for Wales as Scotland aim to end their 22-year hoodoo in Cardiff.Scotland have lost 11 games in the Welsh capital since 2002 with nine of those defeats in the Six Nations.Former Wales captain Humphreys has twice been part of a losing Scotland coaching staff."I think people underestimate the stadium…
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