Three England changes Steve Borthwick 'should' make for Wales clash

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With still work to do for the New England boss, we look at three changes he could make to face Wales in a fortnight's time.

Borthwick's men travel to Cardiff in their next game on 25 February, after next weekend's break, as the Azzurri host world number one side Ireland earlier on the same day.

RUCK 6/10: "There was a lot of kicking from the England 10 and not much of it was good; either from hand or the tee. However, his overall performance improved significantly when he played in his preferred position."

Andy Goode wrote on Twitter: "Steve Borthwick talks relentlessly about excitement and exciting the crowd, there’s zero excitement at Twickers Borthers, get Marcus Smith on please."

Planet Rugby 5/10: "Relished being in the driving seat as he backed his team-mates regularly early on, going to the corner which paid off in tries. Perhaps over-kicked in the red zone as the jury remains out on who should start at fly-half."

Mail Online 6/10: "Looked comfortable at No 10 but kicking stunted attacks in the second half. Goal kicking must improve."

Rugby Pass 6/10: "Completely absent from the game. Perhaps a sign of England’s inability to string together a backline move that unleashes the flyers on the wing."

Evening Standard 6/10: "Struggled to impose himself and has yet to show what he can do at Test level."

I News 5/10: "Didn’t find himself involved much today and barely registered a significant attacking touch, which is a shame."

RUCK 5/10: "Needs to be replaced by Arundell after his club mate made an immediate impact from the bench.:

Mail Online 5/10: "Quiet. Only touched the ball twice. Still awaiting time and space to run."

Rugby World 5/10: "Must’ve been getting cold on the edge, waited about half-an-hour for a touch only to get the ball straight to the head. Replaced by Henry Arundell on the hour having struggled to make his mark."

Telegraph 5/10: "Does nail polish enhance athletic performance? Yet to be convinced."

Planet Rugby 4/10: "Replaced on 54 minutes and will now hope he’s done enough to retain his spot in the side against Wales."

Rugby Pass 6/10: "The pedigree of other No. 8s around the world means that Dombrandt will always be graded on a curve. He was fine this afternoon, but never really set Twickenham alight:

Mail Online 6/10: "Made more carries than anyone for England but yet to deliver a world-class performance."

RUCK 6/10: "Another mixed bag from the Quins number 8. Lacking consistency at this level."

Evening Standard 7/10: "Still looks slightly short of full zip, but some nice touches."

I News 7/10: "The Quins 8 was firmly in the shadow of Ludlam and Willis today."

Rugby World 6/10: "Still guilty of spilling the ball more often than he’d like"