Steve Borthwick downplayed suggestions from Eddie Jones that England were looking too far ahead coming into the Six Nations.
England's dramatic collapse in the Guinness Six Nations has seen their title hopes seemingly ended with two rounds to spare, but how have things gone wrong so quickly?
Will Greenwood insists there is no magic wand to fix England's woes and that Steve Borthwick's side could be drawn into a dark place against Italy after their crushing defeat to Ireland at the weekend.
Known as a coach who never gets too low nor too high in his appraisals post England Rugby Tests, the furthest Steve Borthwick would go at Twickenham after a record 42-21 loss to Ireland was: 'bitterly disappointing.'
A sensational attacking display by Ireland saw them put England to the sword with a 42-21 win at a stunned Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in the third round of the Six Nations.
Series-winning British and Irish Lions captain. England captain. Saracens captain.
Hear the thoughts of all four camps as England face Ireland and Scotland play Wales in Cardiff in the third round of the Six Nations on Saturday...
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