Steve Borthwick demands more bottle from England players with 20 word statement

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This year, England has suffered three close losses—two against New Zealand and one against France—by a total margin of just 10 points, having led in the final quarter of each match.

The All Blacks will visit Allianz Stadium on November 2, with England also set to face Australia, South Africa, and Japan in the series. Borthwick is keen for his side to move beyond their reputation for being 'plucky losers'.

“I am clear that the team needs to consistently put itself in position to win games, which we’ve done a lot better,” England’s head coach said.

“There was a period not so long ago where we weren’t competing against the top four sides in the world. Now we’re competing against them but I want to make sure we get the job finished at the end.

“We want to make sure the Allianz Stadium is a place that our players enjoy playing and that our fans enjoy coming to because they’re seeing an England team performing and an England team winning. We’re very clear about that.

“Make no mistake, I praise the players for their performances and for all their efforts because they’ve done a lot of good things, but there have also been times where we have lost games as opposed to the opposition winning them.

“We were in a winning position against New Zealand in Dunedin and we didn’t win. And then we got ourselves into a winning position in Auckland where we should have learned the lessons from the week before.

“We need to make sure we’ve learned those lessons so that they can be converted into results.”

From high-profile marriages to lucrative endorsements and television appearances, these rugby stars have built financial empires.

Here’s a look at three couples who have combined their sporting legacies with fame and fortune, amassing millions along the way.

Mike Tindall is known not just for his rugby prowess but for his royal connections. As the husband of Zara Phillips, the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II, Tindall has become a prominent figure in British media.

Nicknamed “The Fridge” due to his imposing physique, Tindall was a stalwart on the rugby field, famously breaking his nose at least eight times over the course of his career. Since retiring from the sport, he’s made a name for himself in the entertainment world, appearing on popular reality shows such as .

I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, Bear Grylls: Mission Survive, The Jump, Shark Cage, Celebrity Poker Club, and All-Star Poker Challenge

Despite his success in sports and entertainment, Tindall’s wealth has been largely bolstered by his royal ties, with his net worth estimated at £20 million, according to British media.

Jonny Wilkinson is a legendary figure in English rugby, with a career spanning 12 seasons at Newcastle Falcons before his move to French club Toulon in 2009. Wilkinson cemented his place in history by leading England to victory in the 2003 Rugby World Cup, becoming a national hero in the process.

In his personal life, Wilkinson has kept a lower profile. He married his long-time girlfriend, Shelley Jenkins, in a private ceremony on the French Riviera in October 2013. The couple now has a son, reportedly named James, and maintain a relatively private family life. Wilkinson's net worth stands at £22 million, making him one of rugby's wealthiest figures.

Sonny Bill Williams is a sporting icon from New Zealand, famed not only for his rugby achievements but also for his ventures into boxing. Known for his versatility, Williams has excelled in both rugby union and rugby league, playing as a centre and second-rower, respectively. Additionally, his brief yet successful stint in professional boxing saw him win nine out of 10 heavyweight bouts.

In 2013, Williams married Alana Raffie after a whirlwind four-week romance, following Islamic traditions despite admitting that they were not in love at the time. Their union has since become one of the most talked-about in sports. With a combination of earnings from rugby, boxing, and endorsements, the couple's net worth is reported to be around £20 million.