I will reflect – Steve Borthwick left pondering World Cup squad after Wales loss

England will also travel to Ireland and host Fiji before heading to the World Cup in France next month.

England’s Steve Borthwick was left with plenty to ponder. Pic: Simon Galloway/PA

Steve Borthwick said he would reflect ahead of his World Cup squad announcement following England’s lacklustre performance in their 20-9 defeat to Wales.

England withered after leading 9-8 at the interval in Cardiff, making over 20 handling errors in total and being outshone after the break as head coach Borthwick was given plenty to ponder less than 48 hours before naming his World Cup squad.