England completed fourth within the Six Nations desk after their 29-16 defeat to Grand Slam winners Ireland in Dublin; Steve Borthwick’s aspect now have lower than six months to arrange for the World Cup in France; “I’m enthusiastic about what these gamers can do for the World Cup”
Last Updated: 19/03/23 11:23am
Henry Slade is tackled by Ireland’s Bundee Aki throughout England’s 29-16 Six Nations defeat in Dublin
England coach Steve Borthwick is “excited” about his aspect’s World Cup prospects regardless of their underwhelming Six Nations marketing campaign.
Borthwick’s crew, who signed off with a 29-16 loss to Grand Slam winners Ireland, completed fourth within the desk after registering two wins and three defeats for the third yr working.
Although England’s efficiency in Dublin was an unlimited enchancment on their 53-10 mauling by France per week earlier, there was little to point they could possibly be main contenders for this autumn’s world match.
“We’ll debrief this Six Nations completely, take what classes we take from it and be clear on our path going ahead,” stated Borthwick.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell was delighted to clinch the Grand Slam on dwelling turf whereas England’s Steve Borthwick admitted his aspect fell brief
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell was delighted to clinch the Grand Slam on dwelling turf whereas England’s Steve Borthwick admitted his aspect fell brief
“The crew is just not the place it could possibly be and, whereas we’re judging in opposition to groups which have used this four-year cycle tremendously nicely, that is not the place England are in.
“I am unable to do something concerning the previous. I intend we will likely be working actually exhausting to place England in the perfect place doable and I’m enthusiastic about what these gamers can do for the World Cup.”
The former Leicester head coach, who changed Eddie Jones in December, is relishing the prospect of getting extra time to work along with his squad over the approaching months.
He added: “We get a variety of weeks to arrange [for the World Cup]. Players will then be conditioned for worldwide rugby and perceive how we wish to play.
Jamie George went over within the second half with England right down to 14 gamers
“This has been 5 intense video games and successfully you then have one foremost coaching session per week.
“I’m trying ahead to having the chance to work with the gamers for an extended time period. I believe we have seen some development right here however we’ll see extra in that preparation interval.”
England led for a lot of the primary half in Dublin by means of the primary two of three penalties by their captain Owen Farrell, however suffered a setback simply earlier than the turnaround when Freddie Steward was despatched off for foul play.
As the full-back turned sideways, his arm collided with the top of Ireland’s Hugo Keenan, who was stooping to retrieve a free ball, and referee Jaco Peyper issued a pink card.
Freddie Steward was proven a pink card by referee Jaco Peyper simply earlier than half-time
Despite being a person down, England pushed the house aspect all the best way, scoring a attempt by means of Jamie George earlier than Ireland clinched a 29-16 success – and the trophy.
Reflecting on Steward’s pink card, Farrell admitted: “I used to be shocked if I’m sincere. But it is lower than us – we do not make the principles, we do not put them in place.
“We do not hear the method the referee goes by means of, we simply needed to settle for it. The approach we reacted after that pink card was excellent.
“We fought for one another. Unfortunately we did not get on the precise aspect of the outcome, which is all the time disappointing in an England shirt.”
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James Cole recaps the motion from Ireland’s win over England
James Cole recaps the motion from Ireland’s win over England
“It was a becoming Six Nations farewell for captain Johnny Sexton, who did not rule out backtracking on his determination to retire after the World Cup.
“For these considering this could be the top of the journey for Ireland, Andy Farrell was fast to level out they’ve larger fish to fry, whereas Sexton’s message was ‘roll on the World Cup’, which is now simply six months away.
“The contest’s controversial second got here simply earlier than half-time – with the sport poised at 10-6, a pink card to England full-back Freddie Steward as he tried to keep away from tackling reverse quantity Hugo Keenan. It divided opinion, former England captain Will Carling calling it ‘a joke’, World Cup-winning full-back Jason Robinson calling it ‘ridiculous’, whereas England cricket captain Ben Stokes additionally waded in, labelling it ‘a shambles’.
“Nonetheless, this was a much more spirited and inspiring efficiency from England, coming simply seven days after that document dwelling defeat to France.
“Steve Borthwick, although, admitted there’s nonetheless a giant hole between England and the perfect sides on the planet – Ireland the perfect of the lot.”
