STEVE BORTHWICK HAILS PROGRESS DESPITE ENGLAND'S SIX NATIONS DEFEAT TO FRANCE.
England's Steve Borthwick sees tangible progress after a 48-46 defeat to France in the Six Nations. 'We were so close to a special day,' Borthwick says, praising France's performance while acknowledging disappointment for his team. 'When we've kept 15 players on the pitch, we've looked like a very good team,' Borthwick noted, highlighting the importance of discipline. 'The players played so very well,' he added, emphasizing the need for better officiating in crucial moments.
CAPTAIN MARO ITOJE AGrees, saying, 'We're disappointed with the loss, but the way we played today is how we want to play going forward.'