sports
March 7, 2026
Make no mistake, this is now a full-blown crisis for England and Borthwick
The humiliation in Rome means it is now three defeats in a row for England, each more soul-destroying than the last
TL;DR
- England experienced a humiliating loss to Italy, marking the first time Italy has ever won against them in 33 attempts.
- This defeat is England's third in a row, each more disheartening than the last, leading to a full-blown crisis.
- Head coach Steve Borthwick is under significant pressure, with his job on the line, following a decision to make 12 changes to the team that backfired.
- Key issues highlighted include ill discipline, with two players receiving yellow cards, a high error count, and a failure to capitalize on possession.
- Despite efforts, the team did not rectify fundamental flaws, and their kicking game strategy did not win over supporters.
- Maro Itoje's stunned reaction and the overall despair among players indicated the gravity of the situation.
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