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England rugby coach Steve Borthwick expresses confidence in his team's ability to perform in the World Cup semi-finals, despite being written off by critics. Borthwick believes his players will rise to the occasion once again, as they have in the past. He acknowledges that England has been underestimated before, but remains optimistic about their chances. Borthwick's comments come after impressive performances from England skipper Owen Farrell and new full-back Marcus Smith.
🗣️ "Now these players have an opportunity in Paris in the semi-final. I am sure we will be written off again, but these players rise to the occasion." #ENGvFIJ 🏴 Steve Borthwick backing England to shine in #RWC2023 semi-final. https://t.co/YslDWGH3Bk
🗣️ "Many people wrote that we wouldn’t get out of the group" Steve Borthwick has hit back at critics of his England side after they claimed a place in the World Cup semi-finals with a tenacious victory over Fiji Read the full story here 🔽 https://t.co/8Qy9VapS97
What Steve Borthwick said about the performances of England skipper Owen Farrell and their new full-back Marcus Smith. #EnglandRugby #ENGvFIJ #RWC2023 https://t.co/xkShmI3VKV
"We were written off. These players were written off. A lot of things were said about these England players saying we had no chance of getting out of the pool! "... and I'm sure we're going to be written off again, but these players rise." - Steve Borthwick. #ENGvFIJ #RWC2023 https://t.co/300ljPrX8q
Steve Borthwick said he had no doubt England would be written off for the World Cup semi-finals, but backed his players to once again rise to the occasion. https://t.co/6IoTec82mO