Springboks

George backs Borthwick to lead England at World Cup and takes aim at South Africa

Coach ‘the perfect person’ to lead side into World Cup Springboks game ‘an amazing opportunity’ for players Jamie George has insisted England can go toe-to-toe with South Africa when they lock horns with the world champions in July and believes his side will be among the favourites for next year’s World Cup if Steve Borthwick remains as head coach. England are on a disappointing run of four straight defeats but, while Saturday’s 48-46 loss to France condemned them to their worst Six Nations c