‘Proud’ Steve Borthwick cites lack of experience for England’s Dublin defeat

Ireland overturn deficit in Six Nations opener to win 27-22‘Ireland’s experience told in the third quarter’

Steve Borthwick has blamed England’s continuing poor results on his team’s relative lack of experience but says he was proud of his players for fighting back to earn a late losing bonus point. England have been beaten in seven of their last nine Tests and must now face an in-form France at Twickenham on Saturday.

From 10-5 up at half-time, England found themselves 27-10 down before two late tries put a gloss on the final scoreline. Once again the opposing bench had significantly more second-half impact and, having started promisingly, Borthwick’s side proved unable to last the pace.

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