Steve Borthwick looking to relieve pressure on under-performing England

Ireland will travel to Twickenham on Saturday afternoon. 
Steve Borthwick looking to relieve pressure on under-performing England

Immanuel Feyi-Waboso will make his first start for England against Ireland (Adam Davy/PA)

England have taken steps to relieve the pressure on their under-performing stars with Steve Borthwick admitting his players are feeling the weight of the jersey.

An Ireland side pursuing consecutive Grand Slam titles – a feat never achieved in the Guinness Six Nations era – are overwhelming favourites to prevail when the rivals clash at Twickenham on Saturday.

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