Rugby-Ford back at 10 after again proving his worth


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 29 Oct 2025

Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - England Training - Pennyhill Park, Bagshot, Britain - October 27, 2025 England's George Ford during training Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

BAGSHOT, England (Reuters) -Despite amassing 102 caps it seems as if George Ford has spent his entire 11-year career battling to establish himself as England's first-choice flyhalf, but he will wear the number 10 shirt again against Australia on Saturday after impressing coach Steve Borthwick on and off the pitch.

Ford made his debut in 2014 and though he has had long spells as a starter, he was often also usurped by Owen Farrell and then a succession of others.

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