England boss Steve Borthwick expecting a 'different game' against Ireland in this year's Six Nations

DIFFERENT GAME: England’s Maro Itoje and head coach Steve Borthwick at the launch of the 2025 Guinness Men’s Six Nations Championship at the Colosseum in Rome. Pic: ©INPHO/Billy Stickland

England boss Steve Borthwick believes his team’s Twickenham victory over Ireland last season will have no bearing on next month’s 2025 Guinness Six Nations opener between the rivals.

Marcus Smith’s drop goal with the last kick of the fourth-round game last March delivered a 23-22 England win and derailed Ireland’s attempts to secure back-to-back Grand Slams.