Statement: England robustly hit back at Will Carling’s ‘data straitjacket’ claim

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Former England captain Will Carling criticized Borthwick, claiming England is confined by a "data straitjacket."

Sinfield, England's individual skills and kicking coach, emphasized the ubiquitous use of data in modern professional team strategies.

"We try and cover every aspect," Sinfield told BBC Sport.

"As a coaching team, we try and prepare the players as best we can and within that there is some data. 

"Every international side and probably every club side is using data now and it's about using that in the right way.

"But we are also in the people business and we have to get people right and understand how they feel. Getting that emotional side right is just as important."

Sinfield added: "We have a way we like to play the game and a way we think England should play. Then you mix that in with some of the individuals we have and we want the guys to bring their super skills from the clubs.

"It is Test rugby so it is different to what you see on a Saturday afternoon at club rugby. You are not always able to replicate that in the Test arena because defences and attacks are a lot better. 

"Our performance against Scotland was nowhere near good enough and we will have to be right at the top of our game to compete and go on and win the game against Ireland."

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Get ready for Scotland's next showdown as they step onto the field for their fourth Six Nations match, facing off against an increasingly formidable Italian squad. With two victories and one loss under their belt from the initial three games, Gregor Townsend's crew is primed for action.

The journey kicked off with a thrilling 27-26 triumph over Wales, setting the stage for a heart-stopping encounter. Despite a narrow 20-16 defeat on home turf against France, Scotland roared back triumphantly, stunning England with a 30-21 victory in the legendary Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield.

Mark your calendars for the Italy versus Scotland clash happening on Saturday, March 9, with the action kicking off at 2:15 PM GMT. The battleground? None other than the iconic Stadio Olimpico in Rome.

Don't miss a moment of the action as ITV brings the match live to your screens. And keep an eye out for Angus Gardner from Australia, who will be officiating the showdown

Super computer prediction: Italy 16-22 Scotland

England is gearing up for a showdown against Ireland at Twickenham in the Six Nations, aiming to recover from a tough loss to Scotland at Murrayfield.

Steve Borthwick's squad faced a formidable challenge in Edinburgh, where they were convincingly outmatched. Now, they must regroup to tackle an Ireland team that has emerged as a dominant force in the tournament.

Ireland showcased their strength by trouncing Wales 31-7 in Dublin, setting the stage for a compelling clash against England, a team they haven't fallen to in over three years.

Mark your calendars for the England versus Ireland clash on Saturday, March 9, with the action kicking off at 4:45 PM GMT at Twickenham, the iconic home of English rugby.

Don't miss a minute of the action as ITV brings the match live to your screens. And keep an eye out for Georgia's Nika Amashukeli, who will be officiating this highly anticipated matchup.

Super computer prediction: England 16-23 Ireland

France embarks on a journey to Cardiff to face Wales in the fourth round of the Six Nations Championship, with both teams carrying their fair share of concerns into the match.

Wales suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of Ireland in Dublin, making them the only team to lose all three opening matches of the competition.

Meanwhile, France, lacking the vigor that propelled them towards a memorable home World Cup campaign last year, narrowly escaped a potential disaster at home against Italy. Paolo Garbisi's last-minute penalty struck the post, salvaging a draw for the French side.

Circle Sunday, March 10, on your calendars for the Wales versus France showdown, kicking off at 3 PM. The battleground? None other than the illustrious Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

Tune in to the BBC for live coverage of the match, with streaming available on BBC iPlayer for those on the go.

Keeping things in check on the field will be England's Luke Pearce, taking charge as the referee in Cardiff.

Super computer prediction: Wales 22-25 France