Was England’s win a watershed moment for Borthwick or a fleeting slice of joy?
- Posted on February 9, 2025
- By The Guardian
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Was England’s win a watershed moment for Borthwick or a fleeting slice of joy?
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Last-gasp Six Nations victory over France could signal a new dawn but may simply be the law of averages at play