Steve Borthwick mulls changes after England defeat to Ireland — and explains Maro Itoje decision

England head coach Steve Borthwick has admitted that he will have to consider changes after a record defeat to Ireland at Twickenham – though defended Maro Itoje’s fitness despite again taking his captain off early. The hosts were outclassed in a 42-21 defeat at the Allianz Stadium that all but ended their already fading title hopes as England suffered a second defeat on the spin. The manner of the loss was striking, too, following up a similarly sloppy showing in Scotland to raise some tou...