Ford credits Borthwick as key factor behind England's historic win over All Blacks.
In a stunning turnaround, England's fly-half George Ford hailed Steve Borthwick, the team's new coach, as the greatest tactician he has ever played under. The victory marked a turning point in the series against New Zealand, with Ford's inspired display silencing critics who questioned his suitability for the role of England captain.
England had been on the back foot within the opening quarter, trailing by 12 points, but Ford's experience and composure under pressure proved decisive. His crucial drop goals ensured England trailed only one point at halftime, setting up a thrilling second half that ultimately secured a historic two-score victory.
Ford praised Borthwick's meticulous preparation as the key to their success. "He deserves all the credit," Ford said. "The players absolutely love his program - how he challenges us, how he constantly tries to evolve our game, and making it an all-court game where we can play in various ways." The coach's faith in Ford was vindicated, with the fly-half instrumental in a now 10-game Test-match winning streak.
Borthwick himself praised Ford as "a brilliant player, an outstanding leader, and an even better person". Ford's performance proved his worth, silencing critics who questioned his ability to lead England. The victory will strengthen Borthwick's faith that the team is heading in the right direction under his leadership.
England now look to complete their first autumn clean sweep since 2010 when they take on Argentina at Allianz Stadium next week.
In a stunning turnaround, England's fly-half George Ford hailed Steve Borthwick, the team's new coach, as the greatest tactician he has ever played under. The victory marked a turning point in the series against New Zealand, with Ford's inspired display silencing critics who questioned his suitability for the role of England captain.
England had been on the back foot within the opening quarter, trailing by 12 points, but Ford's experience and composure under pressure proved decisive. His crucial drop goals ensured England trailed only one point at halftime, setting up a thrilling second half that ultimately secured a historic two-score victory.
Ford praised Borthwick's meticulous preparation as the key to their success. "He deserves all the credit," Ford said. "The players absolutely love his program - how he challenges us, how he constantly tries to evolve our game, and making it an all-court game where we can play in various ways." The coach's faith in Ford was vindicated, with the fly-half instrumental in a now 10-game Test-match winning streak.
Borthwick himself praised Ford as "a brilliant player, an outstanding leader, and an even better person". Ford's performance proved his worth, silencing critics who questioned his ability to lead England. The victory will strengthen Borthwick's faith that the team is heading in the right direction under his leadership.
England now look to complete their first autumn clean sweep since 2010 when they take on Argentina at Allianz Stadium next week.
...the way ford and borthwick are playing it all down, like its no big deal that england was on the back foot in the openning quarter lol. anyone know how many times england has lost a test match under this captain?? i'm just saying, its easy to get swept up in the emotion of a 1-game win, but what about the bigger picture? have they looked at their squad? how are they planning for injuries and player fatigue? and btw, steve borthwick isnt exactly an unknown quantity...hasn't he been coaching pro rugby leagues for years?! lets not put all the credit on one coach or player 
anyway, glad ford is getting the recognition he deserves, but let's be real, the all blacks are still gonna kill them next week against argentina 
what really impressed me is how well the team executed their game plan 
! Steve Borthwick's tactics were spot on, and George Ford's leadership was top-notch 
. It's amazing how he's been able to turn it around for the team after some tough losses earlier in the series. And let me tell you, I'm loving this 10-game winning streak 
. England's got a real shot at completing that clean sweep now, and I'm excited to see what happens next week against Argentina 
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. FORD DESERVES SO MUCH CREDIT FOR HIS ROLE IN THIS WIN, HE'S PROVEN ONCE AGAIN WHY HE'S ONE OF THE BEST FLIES IN THE WORLD 
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borthwick is a GENIUS 
borthwick deserves a ton of credit for turning england around 
now let's see them take down argentina next week 
. Borthwick must've done something right, I guess, to bring out the best in him 
. But let's be real, England were probably due for a win anyway, it's not like they've been getting embarrassed or anything 
... Still, gotta give credit where credit is due, Ford did look pretty sharp out there 
. I mean, who else could turn a team around that badly and then make them win 10 games in a row? That's like pulling a rabbit out of a hat 
... Anyway, gotta see how they do against Argentina next week, hope they don't get too cocky 
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