Steve Borthwick was left “disappointed” after England began their Six Nations challenge with a loss by Ireland – nevertheless pledged they would definitely get higher versus France following week.
England have been defeated 27-22 in Dublin after a second-half strike from the hosts noticed them defend a bonus-point win.
Borthwick’s aspect had truly begun nicely and led 10-5 at half-time, many thanks partially to a fantastic protecting display.
But Ireland barked again within the 2nd fifty % and racked up 22 unanswered elements, previous to late photographs from Tom Curry and Tommy Freeman taken England a shedding perk issue.
England have truly at the moment gained merely 2 of their final 9 video video games, shedding 6 of seven, nevertheless Borthwick urges they’ll definitely select themselves roughly host favourites France – that knocked down sorry Wales 43-0 in Paris on Friday night – following week.
“I was looking at and this was always going to be a great test for us and ultimately we came up short and I am really disappointed we came up short,” said Borthwick.
“I assumed we may come right here and win this sport. I believe our gamers gave {that a} good go. You definitely noticed a perception within the gamers that they might come right here and win the sport.
“We didn’t, so we are going to make sure that we’re a greater group subsequent week towards France again at Twickenham, again at Allianz Stadium.
“If you have a look at as we speak’s sport, you noticed two totally different groups. You see an Ireland group that has been collectively such an enormous time, practically 1,200 caps.
“We want to win every game and we didn’t today, so we are disappointed with that. We play France next week and we are looking forward to being back in front of our supporters.”
England have been led versus Ireland for the very first time by Maro Itoje, that has truly modified Jamie George as captain.
Itoje recommended his aspect’s initiative in Dublin and thinks they’ll definitely assemble from the favorable elements of the loss.
“We pretty much just said: ‘Look, the first half was really good and in the second half we didn’t quite execute the game plan in terms of field position and territory’,” he said.
“But, I’m happy with the best way the boys fought to the very finish. We fought to get the dropping bonus level on the finish and that’s undoubtedly admirable.
“I believe it’s what it’s. Our position is to be taught from it and construct and get higher. There have been giant elements of our sport which I believe took a step ahead as we speak.
“The energy we had on the field, the vibrancy we had to our attack, the way the guys were flooding through holes, I thought was very admirable.”
