6 hours ago · England
England players ‘fight to protect’ Steve Borthwick and deny talk of rift
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What we know
Team meet to discuss Times article on squad disharmony Jamie George says criticism will get best from England England’s senior players have circled the wagons around Steve Borthwick and denied he oversaw a toxic environment over the summer, insisting they will “fight to protect” the under-fire head coach in Sunday’s…
Story timeline
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- First reported by BBC Sport
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- New development reported by The Guardian Sport
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- New development reported by The Guardian Sport
England players ‘fight to protect’ Steve Borthwick and deny rumours of rift
- Picked up by The Guardian Sport
England players ‘fight to protect’ Steve Borthwick and deny talk of rift
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