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Steve Borthwick applied the F-word and the C-word - "battle" and "lucidity", nothing bluer - liberally on Monday as he revealed Britain's 36-man crew for the Six Countries.

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In his own words, the 43-year-old is staunchly process-driven. Previously, he has voiced reluctance to glance in the rear-view mirror at what happened before his appointment.

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In view of that, then, at that point, one brief yet purposeful reference to last pre-winter was however blistering as Borthwick may probably be in a public discussion.

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he said. "That is a point the players have shared with me ordinarily, so what is it that we want toward the beginning of the Six Countries?

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At work with Kevin Sinfield, Scratch Evans and Richard Cockerill, Borthwick will expect to convey a layout that highlights the qualities of the players available to him.

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As he said himself, every individual chose has somewhere around one "exceptional super-strength".

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This first crew gives us a window into Britain's methodology and the way that their game could meet up.

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Borthwick would have all the earmarks of being excited about a comparably versatile pack to confront Scotland on Feb 4.

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While mentors stay reluctant to ignore Smith and Owen Farrell as a beginning mix, it would be amazing if somebody other than Kelly

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The moderately lightweight forward choice could be connected to kicking technique, as well. By clearing long, Britain will give rivals a decision