For the 2023 Six Nations, Sir Clive Woodward feels that England's Rugby team has to be altered under new head coach Steve Borthwick. In Woodward's opinion, Borthwick has the ideal résumé for a rookie head coach entering the international scene. Before taking over as head coach of one of Europe's major teams, he excelled as an international assistant with Japan and England. Fans and players alike have high expectations for the role and are constantly following team updates on GGBET. The players' expectations are even higher.
It will be a baptism of fire at the Six Nations. Borthwick will face tough competition from Warren Gatland, Gregor Townsend, Andy Farrell, and Fabien Galthie. “Borthwick is ready for those challenges, and I am excited about him and English rugby again,” Woodward said.
Drop Marcus Smith:
“I would absolutely start Owen Farrell at 10,” Woodward wrote in his column. “Congratulations to him as he gets ready to win his 100th cap.” I adore him as a player in every way, but he is not a top-12 player.
Stick with Van Poortvliet:
Jack Van Poortvliet appears to be very sharp and offers a pace to the game that Ben Youngs lacks, according to Woodward, who recommended keeping him at scrum half.
Sir Clive Woodward's England XV
BACK-THREE:
15. Freddie Steward (Leicester Tigers)
14. Tommy Freeman (Northampton Saints)
11. Adam Radwan (Newcastle Falcons)
CENTERS:
13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)
12. Manu Tuilagi (Sale Sharks)
HALFBACKS:
10. Owen Farrell (Saracens)
9. Jack van Poortvliet (Leicester Tigers)
FRONT-ROW:
1. Ellis Genge (Leicester Tigers)
2. Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs)
3. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears)
SECOND-ROW:
4. Maro Itoje (Saracens)
5. Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints)
BACK-ROW:
6. Jack Willis (Toulouse)
7. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks)
8. Sam Simmonds (Exeter Chiefs)
When Is Six Nations 2023 Starting? Dates, Schedule, Fixtures, Tickets, & More
The Six Nations is a yearly competition that is perhaps the most prominent national rugby competition outside of the World Cup. Six European nations compete annually for the trophy in this sporting event: Italy, France, England, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland. The matches in this event are played in each participating nation because each team has three home games and two away games.
The 2023 Six Nations will start on February 4, 2023, and end on March 18, 2023, both on Saturdays. The anticipation for this outstanding sports event is growing. Also, followers are keeping their eyes on http://www.gg.bet/en/esports/ for the most recent Six Nations news and best odds for betting. Wales will play Ireland in the championship's first game on Saturday, February 4. (2.15 pm). England plays Scotland on the same day (4.45 pm). The last match of the first weekend will be Italy vs. France on Sunday, February 5. (3 pm). The complete schedule and fixtures are listed below:
Round One
Saturday 4th February 2023
Wales vs. Ireland: Principality Stadium, Cardiff – Kick-off: 2:15 pm
England vs. Scotland: Twickenham Stadium, London – Kick-off: 4:45 pm
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Italy vs. France: Stadio Olimpico, Rome – Kick-off: 3:00 pm
Round Two
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Ireland vs. France: Aviva Stadium, Dublin – Kick-off: 2:15 pm
Scotland vs. Wales: BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh – Kick-off: 4:45 pm
Sunday, February 12, 2023
England vs. Italy: Twickenham Stadium, London – Kick-off: 3:00 pm
Round Three
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Italy vs. Ireland: Stadio Olimpico, Rome – Kick-off: 2:15 pm
Wales vs. England: Principality Stadium, Cardiff – Kick-off: 4:45 pm
Sunday, February 26, 2023
France vs. Scotland: Stade de France, Paris – Kick-off: 3:00 pm
Round Four
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Italy vs. Wales: Stadio Olimpico, Rome – Kick-off: 2:15 pm
England vs. France: Twickenham Stadium, London – Kick-off: 4:45 pm
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Scotland vs. Ireland: BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh – Kick-off: 3:00 pm
Round Five
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Scotland vs. Italy: BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh – Kick-off: 12:30 pm
France vs. Wales: Stade de France, Paris – Kick-off: 2:45 pm
Ireland vs. England: Aviva Stadium, Dublin – Kick-off: 5:00 pm
Five Young Heroes To Look Forward To In 2023 Events
Here are five players who could potentially break into the England Rugby scene this season.
1. Josh Hodge
Current number of caps: 0
Position: Fullback
Age at the start of RWC 2023: 23
The fullback is one of England's most promising young players and is fashioned after All-Black Damian Mckenzie. Expect him to play a significant role for Newcastle Falcons upon their return to the Premiership, as he is secure beneath the highball and blessed with exceptional speed.
2. Marcus Smith
Current number of caps: 1
Position: Fly-half
Age at the start of RWC 2023: 24
Smith's meteoric rise shows no signs of slowing down; it only took him a year to advance from leading Brighton College to an undefeated campaign to a spot in the senior England side. Therefore, it's not impossible that he will be in charge of England's effort to win the Webb Ellis Cup again.
3. Jack Maunder
Current number of caps: 1
Position: Scrum-half
Age at the start of RWC 2023: 27
Since many English scrum halves are getting older, only the Exeter Chiefs player and Ben Vellacott can win this contest. But given how quickly he rose to prominence as a top playmaker, we believe he will only get better and eventually cement his place in the England lineup.
4. Joel Kpoku
Current number of caps: 0
Position: Lock
Age at the start of RWC 2023: 24
Kpoku might be the next star to come out of the Saracens factory, but the lock has been linked with a transfer to Northampton Saints because Itoje, George Kruis, and Nick Isiekwe are already there. A selection in the upcoming months wouldn't be unexpected for an exceptionally hard-hitting carrier in the style of Eben Etzebeth.
5. Joe Marchant
Current number of caps: 3
Position: Centre
Age at the start of RWC 2023: 27
Having a black belt in karate and a previous finalist in gymnastics at England Schools would indicate that the center is endowed with strength and grace. He has been a part of Eddie Jones' team leading up to the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and when he returns from Super Rugby and beyond, we anticipate him to step up going into the 2023 Six Nations.
