Steve Borthwick

Prospect of Riki Flutey's return holds hope in gloom of November

The Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday

Jonny Wilkinson's return serves as a reminder that he is not the man to guide England on his own November is more often devoted to the funereal rather than the celebratory. The playing surfaces are treacherous and a load of players are crocked even before they start sliding around on international duty. During these short daylight hours, nobody is in the mood to create sparks under water. Coaches...

'I'm proud we played well,' says defiant Martin Johnson

The Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday

England manager maintains team are making progress After a week in which England's coaching regime came under fierce criticism, Martin Johnson watched his team lose 19-6 to New Zealand at Twickenham then robustly defended his players and coaches. Manager Johnson insisted that, even if it was not evident on the field, his side were making progress off it. "I'm proud of the effort the players and...

Combative England take pride in restricting margin of All Black victory

The Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday

Martin Johnson's men made it tough for their superior opponents, but nothing other than a New Zealand win was on the cards England promised to show their spirit against the All Blacks, and they were as good as their word. If you wanted a moment that summed up the challenge they presented to a side generally reckoned to be their superior in every respect, it would have to be Steve Borthwick's tackle...

UPDATE 1-Rugby-England 6 New Zealand 19 - international result

Reuters UK (Free subscription) | yesterday

LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) - New Zealand beat England 19-6 (halftime 6-6) in an international at Twickenham on Saturday. Scorers:

• All Blacks conquer Twickenham - Planet Rugby

England vs New Zealand (16:30 k/o)

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | yesterday

Follow all the action from the Test match at Twickenham on keo.co.za. More to follow … England – 15 Mark Cueto, 14 Matt Banahan, 13 Dan Hipkiss, 12 Ayoola Erinle, 11 Ugo Monye, 10 Jonny Wilkinson, 9 Paul Hodgson, 8 James Haskell, 7 Lewis Moody, 6 Joe Worsley, 5 Steve Borthwick (c), 4 Simon Shaw, 3 Duncan [...]

England 6 New Zealand 19: match report

The Telegraph (Free subscription) | yesterday

England produce best performance of autumn but still not enough to prevent New Zealand from landing eighth successive victory over old foe.

English siege mentality has squad fired up for All Blacks

Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | yesterday

LEWIS Moody insists England's wounded players are "champing at the bit" to prove their army of critics wrong in today's final autumn showdown against New Zeal

• Moody: England out to answer critics - Mirror.co.uk
• Johnson advised to change coaches - The Irish Times
• See the 4 articles on the same subject

Four changes for England

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

England manager Martin Johnson has rung the changes for the last of the autumn internationals against the All Blacks at Twickenham.

England team to play New Zealand

The Rugby Blog (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

The England has just been announced, and here it is. Ayoola Erinle does indeed make his first start and replaces Shane Geraghty at 12. Mark Cueto shifts to full-back, but the back three remains the same, In the forwards, Simon Shaw and Joe Worsley start ahead of Louis Deacon and Tom Croft respectively. England team 15 Mark Cueto [...]

• Erinle to start for England - Planet Rugby
• Rugby-England team to play New Zealand on Saturday - Reuters UK

England recall Simon Shaw and Mathew Tait for All Blacks

Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

SIMON Shaw and Mathew Tait have both been included in the England squad for Saturday's final Investec Challenge showdown with New Zealand at Twickenham.

Simon Shaw and Mathew Tait to face All Blacks for England

Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009

SIMON SHAW and Mathew Tait have both been included in the England squad for Saturday’s final Investec Challenge showdown with New Zealand at Twickenham.

Poms turn to Erinle

Keo.co.za (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009

Ayoola Erinle will earn his first Test start while England have recalled Simon Shaw for the Test against the All Blacks on Saturday. Biarritz centre Erinle has been on the bench for the November internationals, but now replaces Shane Geraghty at No 12. Shaw has recovered from injury and replaces Louis Deacon, while Joe Worsley is [...]

Borthwick tells England to raise their game

Fijilive (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009

England captain Steve Borthwick has told his struggling side "to do what we are doing better" as they prepare for the challenge of facing New Zealand ay Twickenham this weekend.Defeat earlier this month by Australia was followed for England by last week's largely dire display against Argentina where Matt Banahan's try 10 minutes from time saw Martin Johnson's men escape with a 16-9 win.Most...

Shaw and Tait return

Mirror.co.uk (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009

Simon Shaw and Mathew Tait have both been included in the England squad for Saturday's final Investec Challenge showdown with New Zealand at Twickenham.

Rugby-Tait and Shaw in England 22 to face the All Blacks

Reuters UK (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009

LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Talented utility back Mathew Tait and mighty lock Simon Shaw have been included in England's match 22 to face New Zealand on Saturday as manager Martin Johnson seeks a dramatic improvement from his flagging team.