Steve Borthwick insists England will persist with their current tactics despite entering the Rugby World Cup on a losing run which has seen them installed as underdogs for their opener against Argentina.
Five defeats in six Tests, reduced expectations from outside the camp that the 2003 champions will make an impact in the tournament and they begin their campaign with a match against an Argentina team which defeated them at Twickenham for the first time since 2006 last November.Borthwick's team have been criticised for their statistics-based gameplan which places a high emphasis on kicking, but the head coach insists there is no time to change the approach.
Nevertheless, Borthwick is convinced England have the firepower to make an impact at the World Cup as they prepare for their opening match at Marseille's Stade Velodrome on Saturday evening .'I look at this team and see the likes of Ellis Genge, Joe Marler, Owen Farrell, Courtney Lawes, Maro Itoje - the list could go on,' Borthwick said.
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