Steve Borthwick faces big decisions ahead of Nations Championship, with Danny Care saying England must reward Marcus Smith's form if Fin Smith unfit
England are set to take on Australia at Allianz Stadium on Sunday in the first of their autumn Nations Championship fixtures. For Steve Borthwick, it's a seminal juncture of his England tenure, with the World Cup under a year away.
Published 03/11/2026 at 12:24 GMT
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