Harlequins duo are close friends and can boost the cohesion of Steve Borthwick’s side against Ireland on Saturday
The buildup to a fixture between England and Ireland has not truly begun until someone mentions the C-word, so step forward Steve Borthwick to name his side for England’s daunting Six Nations opener in Dublin two days early and officially set the hare running.
It is getting a little tired now but the narrative goes that Ireland can boast a level of “cohesion” that is the envy of the world while England are a mishmash, thrown together from nine different clubs and trying desperately to get on the same page.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/jan/28/rugby-union-england-six-nations-cadan-murley-marcus-smith
Author : Gerard Meagher
Publish date : 2025-01-28 20:31:14
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