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England Rugby: Discipline & Attack Under Borthwick

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England's ill-discipline remains a concern under Steve Borthwick, with the team receiving the most yellow cards in a Six Nations campaign since Italy in 2002. Former scrum-half Matt Dawson described their discipline as "verging on comical" after reaching 14 yellow cards for the year.

Despite an emphatic win over Fiji, England's discipline issues persist, leading to more than two hours of rugby played with fewer than 15 players across eight matches. While attack has shown flashes of brilliance, particularly against Fiji and in the first half against Argentina, scoring efficiency from attacking entries needs improvement.

Young talents like Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, who impressed against Argentina with 13 defenders beaten, offer promise. Borthwick's ability to galvanise the group, a tactic that worked during the 2023 World Cup, is noted. As England sits two points off top spot in the Nations Championship, the window for improvement before upcoming fixtures is narrowing.