Responsibility of Steve Borthwick Lions: We need to get as many players in England on the plane | News of rugby
Although England reached its hunting on six countries, the head coach Steve Borthwick admitted that they also had a secondary focus for the tournament: getting as many Lion players as possible.
England pulled out a record 10 Wales demolition in its last match six nations, which was achieved by 68-14 the largest ever recorded by the guest team of England at The Rector’s Stadium.
However, France followed this effect by doing exactly what they needed to achieve a trophy, their 35-16 victory over Scotland in Paris, ending the second six nations of the Fabien Galthie.
Liona’s head coach Andy Farrell was in Cardiff to watch England Run Riot, and Borthwick admitted to the growth of his team until this moment, and the show they set on Saturday on Saturday were set up to give the lion selectors some “headaches”.
“I think the team progressed. We caused them to go out and play,” Borthwick said.
“We wanted them to play big and they did just that.
“So many English fans there in Cardiff and they’re so loud. I’m glad they enjoy the night.
“Rfu gave me goals like four victories. Training England, it’s always expected and I would always prefer to train the team with the expectation that there is no expectation.
“I get a privilege to train this young group of players.
“I think this created a very good team.
“Hopefully a lot (be chosen for lions).” Kevin Sinfield suggested that part of our role is to get them as much as possible on that plane.
“Andy (Farrell) received difficult decisions to make and these are good headaches.”
Another puzzle for Farrell is the one who will decide the captain of the lions for their tour in Australia.
British and Irish Lions Squad and a tour captain will be called live in front of more than 2,000 fans at the London O2 Arena on Thursday, May 8th.
Lions Chairman Ieuan Evans will present tourists of Chief Coach Andy Farrell and will lead them for a test series in Australia.
For many, this is between Irish Caelan Doris and England, Maro Itoja, who will be presented by the captain and for Borthwick, in his mind there is no doubt that it would be more than a capable leader if he asks him.
“Maro was absolutely extraordinary,” Borthwick said.
“He leads with an example every day and stepped up his game. In many areas he improved this campaign and gave an example.
“He is an experienced player at the level of the test and lion.
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