When England’s squad regroups in January in preparation for the Six Nations Championship, supporters can anticipate a gradual changing of the guard rather than a dramatic and radical overhaul of the team.
Reportedly, Kevin Sinfield, England’s current defense coach who came on board from Leicester along with Borthwick, is set to part ways as part of a mutual agreement, as per reports from The Telegraph.
While some players may choose to retire from international duties, it’s improbable that veterans like Danny Care, Ben Youngs, Jonny May, and Dan Cole will be moved on.
Instead, Steve Borthwick’s approach seems to favor evolution over revolution. He aims to introduce new talent into the squad, providing a fresh injection into a seasoned team capable of winning crucial Test matches.
This plan may involve a second tier of experienced players, such as Courtney Lawes, Joe Marler, and Billy Vunipola, taking on mentoring roles to guide the rising talents.
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5 England players who should be dropped, and who should replace them
England fell agonisingly short of a supreme upset and a fifth Rugby World Cup final as South Africa came on strong to snatch victory in Paris.
Now, England and Argentina are set to face off in the “bronze medal” match on October 27th at 8 pm UK time, hosted at the Stade de France in Paris.
As Steve Borthwick shifts his focus toward the future, it is anticipated that the head coach will implement several adjustments in preparation for the third-place play-off.
#1. Henry Arundell replaces Jonny May
England’s offensive struggles have been glaringly evident in virtually every match, except for the standout performance by the lightning-fast Arundell, who carved his name in the annals of history with a jaw-dropping five-try spectacle against Chile.
The ex-London Irish prodigy, despite his recent one-year commitment to Racing 92 due to the Exiles’ unfortunate demise in May, is set to be granted a unique opportunity to extend his England tenure.
At the tender age of 20, it feels like eons have passed since he wowed the world with an electrifying end-to-end try against Toulon, a moment that instantly went viral and left even the hard-to-please Eddie Jones brimming with admiration. Arundell could very well be the ignition spark that England has been desperately yearning for.
As for May, he has been a remarkable servant to the England team. Nonetheless, this World Cup undoubtedly marks the conclusion of a spectacular international career, one where he will bid adieu as his nation’s second-highest all-time try-scorer.
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