Steve Borthwick's masterminds: The key behind England's surprise win over All Blacks
In a stunning turnaround, Steve Borthwick's England side has finally broken the curse that had haunted them for years. The 32-year-old fly-half, George Ford, credited his coach as the driving force behind their surprise victory over New Zealand, describing him as the "best I've ever played under".
Ford's match-winning performance was a testament to Borthwick's meticulous preparation and coaching style. Despite facing a 12-point deficit in the opening quarter, England never panicked thanks to Ford's experience and composure under pressure. The TMO denied him a try, but his two drop goals helped England trail by only one at halftime.
Ford's instrumental role in a now 10-game Test-match winning streak has solidified his position as an integral figure for England. Borthwick's unwavering faith in Ford had been questioned, but the fly-half proved himself to be a consistent performer whenever he dons the England shirt.
Borthwick hailed Ford as "a brilliant player, an outstanding leader, and an even better person". The coach praised Ford's ability to remain calm under pressure and lead by example. England's victory has strengthened their belief that they are heading in the right direction under Borthwick, who is credited with evolving their game into an all-court attack.
Ford said: "Sometimes you need outcomes to build belief and confidence... We felt like we were going in the right direction and a lot of things we were doing in training were good." Ford attributed his success to Borthwick's preparation during the week, saying: "We wanted to make sure we went into the game with a plan that would win us the game. When you do that, you're engrossed in it, you try and lead it while wanting to play well..."
England return to Allianz Stadium next Sunday against Argentina looking to complete their first autumn clean sweep since 2010. With Ford at the helm and Borthwick's guidance, England are finally on the right track.
In a stunning turnaround, Steve Borthwick's England side has finally broken the curse that had haunted them for years. The 32-year-old fly-half, George Ford, credited his coach as the driving force behind their surprise victory over New Zealand, describing him as the "best I've ever played under".
Ford's match-winning performance was a testament to Borthwick's meticulous preparation and coaching style. Despite facing a 12-point deficit in the opening quarter, England never panicked thanks to Ford's experience and composure under pressure. The TMO denied him a try, but his two drop goals helped England trail by only one at halftime.
Ford's instrumental role in a now 10-game Test-match winning streak has solidified his position as an integral figure for England. Borthwick's unwavering faith in Ford had been questioned, but the fly-half proved himself to be a consistent performer whenever he dons the England shirt.
Borthwick hailed Ford as "a brilliant player, an outstanding leader, and an even better person". The coach praised Ford's ability to remain calm under pressure and lead by example. England's victory has strengthened their belief that they are heading in the right direction under Borthwick, who is credited with evolving their game into an all-court attack.
Ford said: "Sometimes you need outcomes to build belief and confidence... We felt like we were going in the right direction and a lot of things we were doing in training were good." Ford attributed his success to Borthwick's preparation during the week, saying: "We wanted to make sure we went into the game with a plan that would win us the game. When you do that, you're engrossed in it, you try and lead it while wanting to play well..."
England return to Allianz Stadium next Sunday against Argentina looking to complete their first autumn clean sweep since 2010. With Ford at the helm and Borthwick's guidance, England are finally on the right track.
. He seems to have this ability to connect with his players and get them playing their best rugby. Like, George Ford credits him as the driving force behind England's win over the All Blacks, which is a big deal for any coach, right? 
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. It's cool to see him praising his players like that – it shows he really believes in their abilities.
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That turnaround in the game was insane, and George Ford's composure under pressure was pure gold 
. I mean, you can't deny that Borthwick's prep work and coaching style have made a huge difference – he's got some serious game-changer skills 
. The way Ford kept calm and led by example is everything 
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I'M LOVING THIS NEW DIRECTION FOR ENGLAND UNDER BORTHWICK AND I THINK THEY'VE GOT A REAL CHANCE OF WINNING SOME MORE MATCHES IN THE COMING WEEKS! 
I'm loving how Steve Borthwick's coaching style is paying off for England! It's all about meticulous prep work and faith in your players 
George Ford was a rockstar that game 
The fact that they're on a 10-game winning streak is crazy 
and it just goes to show how well Borthwick has got his team set up. Now, can they keep this momentum going against Argentina? 
Fingers crossed for England! 
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! Bring on Argentina next week!