England faces fifth consecutive Test loss as concerns grow for Borthwick
England faced a 45-21 defeat to South Africa on Saturday, marking their fifth consecutive Test loss under coach Steve Borthwick. As they prepare to face Fiji this weekend, officials are concerned about continuing poor performance, particularly given England's lack of impressive improvements. Borthwick's tenure has seen six losses in eight matches against top southern hemisphere teams.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 17:00 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 17:20 UTC
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