New Rugby Paper Roundup: Steve Borthwick on the brink? Fiji v England + Wales’ revival ft Paul Williams

In this week’s episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by rugby columnist Paul Williams to assess the mounting pressure on England head coach Steve Borthwick after a fifth consecutive Test defeat.

Following a disappointing Six Nations campaign and a heavy 45-21 defeat to South Africa in the opening round of the Nations Championship, England’s discipline, tactics and direction are all under the microscope.

With Fiji next up at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium before a trip to Argentina, is this already a defining fortnight for Borthwick’s tenure?

Is time running out for Borthwick?

We discuss…

• Why England’s form has collapsed since the Six Nations
• The growing indiscipline problem and its impact on results
• Whether England’s kick-heavy game plan has become outdated
• Why Steve Borthwick is coming under increasing pressure
• Can England turn things around against Fiji?
• Why Josua Tuisova and Fiji will fancy their chances
• Should the RFU do everything possible to bring Shaun Edwards back to England?

Wales‘ revival under Tandy

Attention also turns to Wales, who have rediscovered confidence under Steve Tandy.

We discuss…

• What’s changed since Tandy’s arrival?
• Why Wales suddenly look like a different side

Other talking points

We also chat…

• Nations Championship
• World Rugby U20 Championship

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