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Borthwick: 'We gave ourselves a mountain to climb'

Patrick "Paddy" Kavanagh

Patrick "Paddy" Kavanagh

Senior Betting Strategist & Advisor

21 February 2026
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Steve Borthwick is to conduct a thorough review of his team to prevent England's Guinness Six Nations from unravelling further in the wake of a 42-21 mauling by Ireland at Allianz Stadium.

Steve Borthwick is to conduct a thorough review of his team to prevent England's Guinness Six Nations from unravelling further in the wake of a 42-21 mauling by Ireland at Allianz Stadium.

Betting Implications

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