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Re: Borthwick blames his players for not handling the pressure
DIR By: T-Bone
Date: March 11, 2026, 1:34 pm
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> The one thing that bothers me a little bit is the amnesia
around the box kicking tactics. Is it just me who remembers
England kicking the leather off the ball from 9 infuriatingly
relentlessly ever since Ben Youngs came on the scene in the run
up to the 2011 RWC? Even with Danny Care there as a rival to the
9 shirt, the Youngs box kick became the go-to strategy and DC's
England career no doubt suffered as a result of having to adhere
to this gameplan... and it has stuck for England ever since.
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> There was something slightly bizarre about listening to BY
talking on his pod with Dan Cole and bemoaning the last few
years of relentless box kicking... like it hasn't been happening
for 15 and it wasn't all thanks to him.
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Exactly this. Care was never as good for England as his box
kicking was a weakness and was a priority for England.
The best box kicker of that generation was wigglesworth.....
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Re: Borthwick blames his players for not handling the pressure
DIR By: FrostAndFire
Date: March 11, 2026, 4:13 pm
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It's his go-to. He blames the players' performances and takes no
responsibility for the tactics, training, and motivation. You
just have to look at how good coaches can make a difference. For
instance, Wales under Steve Tandy have improved enormously over
the competition. Yeah, they're not world beaters, but they are
vastly better in just a month. Likewise, we've seen how Exeter
and Bath turned around under-performing teams by changing
coaches. Borthwick needs to look more in the mirror.
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Re: Borthwick blames his players for not handling the pressure
DIR By: Brown Bottle
Date: March 11, 2026, 4:34 pm
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> ...
> Borthwick needs to look more in the mirror.
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I think getting the sack would be sufficient. No need to be
cruel.
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