Rugby-England's coaches struggling for answers as World Cup looms


Rugby Union - England Training - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - August 25, 2023 England head coach Steve Borthwick during training Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

LONDON (Reuters) - England could scarcely be heading to the rugby World Cup in worse shape after a run of five defeats in six games which has left key players injured or suspended, raised questions about coach Steve Borthwick's approach and hit fans' morale.

England lost for the first time ever to Fiji when they went down 22-30 in a warm-up at their Twickenham home on Saturday

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