6:2 bench-split backfire not a factor in loss, says Farrell
Ireland boss Andy Farrell didn't feel that his 6:2 bench split selection call was a factor in their narrow Six Nations loss to England.
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Ireland boss Andy Farrell didn't feel that his 6:2 bench split selection call was a factor in their narrow Six Nations loss to England.
LONDON : England coach Steve Borthwick has been talking about signs of progress for a while and so he was particularly delighted to see it count on the scoreboard with a statement 23-22 Six Nations victory over odds-on favourites Ireland on Saturday.
Marcus Smith slotted a last-minute drop goal as England ended Ireland’s double Grand Slam dream with a tight 23-22 win on Saturday in Twickenham.
England will be looking to continue their Six Nations winning streak when they travel to Scotland this weekend.
LONDON :George Furbank was a surprise inclusion at fullback while Ollie Lawrence will start at inside centre for England in Saturday's Six Nations game away to Scotland after coach Steve Borthwick made five changes to his starting team on Thursday.
LONDON : England go into Saturday's trip to Scotland in the unaccustomed position of having won their first two Six Nations games but after two solid but unspectacular performances coach Steve Borthwick is expected to make some changes.
England scrumhalf Alex Mitchell has been ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations clash against Scotland due to a knee injury, with Harry Randall coming in as his replacement, the Rugby Football Union said on Sunday.
England flyhalf Marcus Smith limped off during a training session on Monday and could be sidelined for their Six Nations opener against Italy at the weekend.