England urged to sack Steve Borthwick after dramatic defeat to Australia at Twickenham

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Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 09/11/2024

- 17:26

The Red Roses lost 42-37 on Saturday

England fans have blamed Steve Borthwick after The Red Roses crashed to a dramatic 42-37 defeat to Australia on Saturday afternoon.

The hosts looked as though they would win the clase when Maro Itoje went over late on, with Marcus Smith kicking the conversion.


For the second week in a row, however, England lost it late.

Max Jorgensen broke free right at the death to go over the line, with Noah Lolesio kicking the conversion.

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England crashed to defeat against Australia on Saturday, seven days after they were beaten by New Zealand at Twickenham

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At the full time whistle, Australia's players were jubilant. For England, however, it was a tough defeat to take.

Though they played well at times, they were far too vulnerable at the back. Australia, who were considered outsiders before the clash, made them pay.

And fans on social media have started calling for Borthwick's head after the hosts lost at Twickenham for the second week in a row.

"Get rid of Borthwick, no improvement in 18 months," were the words of one user.

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"There's a reason the coaches left in the summer...time for RFU to grow a pair and get a proper coach in charge."

A second said: "Get rid of Borthwick. Sack him, I’ve had enough.

"The only players who can hold their heads high are Sleightholme, Cunningham South and Smith."

A third fumed: "Sack Steve Borthwick. He was never the right choice to replace Eddie Jones."

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Another stated: "Do the whole country a favour and sack Borthwick now.

"There is nothing positive to say about his time. It's excruciatingly embarrassing."

A fifth opined: "At what stage is enough enough for Borthwick? Time go surely."

And a sixth reacted to England's defeat by saying: "Borthwick MUST GO! Totally out of his depth. Losing to this Aussie side is an embarrassment."

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England fans have blamed Steve Borthwick after The Red Roses crashed to a dramatic 42-37 defeat to Australia on Saturday afternoon

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England won't have too long to wait as they look to bounce back.

Borthwick's side will go up against South Africa next Saturday, in a rematch from the semi-final of the World Cup last year.

As for Australia, they'll face Wales next Sunday (4.10pm).

Reacting to England's defeat, Matt Dawson admitted he was frustrated by the result because Borthwick's men 'had' the match in their hands before throwing it away.

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England star Marcus Smith was a shining light in their defeat to Australia at Twickenham on Saturday

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"I can't lose sight of what an incredible try that was under pressure for Australia," he said.

"England had it!

"How many times have England had the game under their control and they go back to this dreaded box kick. It gets them in trouble every single time.

"For 65 minutes, England were fantastic. In the last 15 minutes, they were rubbish."

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