NICK CAIN
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STEVE Borthwick talked of England “turning a corner” when he announced his preliminary England squad of 36 the 2024 Six Nations this week. There were certainly reasons for optimism in the arrival of seven uncapped players picked on their Premiership form for clubs committed to playing attacking rugby.
League leaders Northampton saw exciting utility back Tommy Freeman, inside centre Fraser Dingwall, fly-half Fin Smith, and flanker Tom Pearson added to the Red Rose fold alongside starting scrum-half Alex Mitchell, and recalls for lock Alex Coles...