Springbok thrashing leaves England praying Fiji don’t topple Borthwick project

Defeat at the hands of the world champions is no shame, but where is the evidence that Steve Borthwick’s side is improving? In many ways England should be grateful for small mercies. On an old‑style summer tour there would still be two more Tests to come against the formidable Springboks with scant prospect of a happy ending. As they prepare to regroup against Fiji this weekend, they have at least been spared a potentially grim 3-0 thrashing at the hands of the world’s strongest team. Is it not reasonable, however, to expect the best resourced union in the world to be aiming significantly higher? On Saturday night there was hopeful talk of fine margins and South Africa being rattled in the second quarter. Given the final scoreline of 45-21 with England outclassed in many areas, it was not a conclusion universally shared back at home. Continue reading...

Springbok thrashing leaves England praying Fiji don’t topple Borthwick project

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