Steve Borthwick urges his England players to attract a new dynasty of rugby fans on summer tour of Japan and New Zealand...
as he hails 'incredible' Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate ahead of Euro 2024 Steve Borthwick's side face Eddie Jones' Japan before taking on the All Blacks England's men's football stars begin their Euro 2024 campaign on Sunday night Borthwick hailed Southgate's 'incredible experience' and tournament prep By Alex Bywater Published: 11:47, 16 June 2024 | Updated: 11:47, 16 June 2024 e-mail View comments England coach Steve Borthwick has urged his team to attract a new dynasty of fans by making history this summer after discussing the ‘privilege’ of leading his country with Gareth Southgate . Both Borthwick and his England football counterpart Southgate are set for a big few weeks ahead in different hemispheres. Southgate’s team begin their EURO 2024 campaign against Serbia on Sunday while England’s rugby side are in Japan ahead of their summer opener in Tokyo on Saturday.
‘I have spoken to Gareth a couple of times and exchanged a number of WhatsApp’s,’ said Borthwick. ‘He has got incredible experience in the understanding of preparing a team at the top of international sport. I know (rugby captain) Jamie (George) and the players will be sending a message and we wish them all the best and hopefully a very successful European Championships.
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