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Six Nations: England determined to make Twickenham a ‘horrible’ place for opponents to visit, captain says
JAMIE GEORGE insists England are determined to make Twickenham a “horrible” place for opponents to visit, while also reassuring fans that their intent is to score more tries.
England open their Six Nations against Italy in Rome on Saturday, but George, their captain for the tournament, believes it is the home fixtures against Wales and Ireland that provide crucial opportunities to reconnect with fans.
Head coach Steve Borthwick has highlighted a win ratio of only 50 per cent from the past six Championships as evidence of significant underachievement, and George is keen for that to be addressed with a flourish.
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