Steve Borthwick has given England the problem of main their followers to a final-round assault on Paris as they chase Six Nations glory for the primary time in seven years.
After 11 straight wins, England come into the event in wonderful kind and buoyant temper as they start their marketing campaign at residence to Wales on 7 February.
Nevertheless, Borthwick – a part of the squad when England followers flocked to Paris to see their aspect within the 2007 Rugby World Cup last in opposition to South Africa – is daring to dream earlier than the 14 March assembly with defending champions and title favourites France.
“Folks can see the potential that is on this group,” he instructed Rugby Union Weekly.
“They’ll see the course this staff is happening, the best way it’s monitoring.
“Two weeks in the past we met as a staff and I spoke to them about how the final seven Six Nations Championships have been selected the final spherical of fixtures.
“I believe it is 17 of the final 20.
“On 14 March we’re enjoying in opposition to a superb France staff in Paris.
“We need to be able in that sport to get what all of us need to obtain. We wish English followers flooding throughout the channel to get there and watch that sport.
“The one means you get to that time is taking good care of each step alongside the journey.”
Borthwick predicts a barrage of a box-kicks would be the first impediment in his aspect’s means with Wales – in new coach Steve Tandy’s first Six Nations marketing campaign in cost – taking to the Twickenham skies.
“He is introduced a defensive system from Scotland the place they’ve two males tackling excessive, making an attempt to carry individuals up within the air,” added Borthwick mentioned of his reverse quantity.
“You possibly can see they know they have the tempo on the sides, so they are going to are available and attempt to transfer the ball to the sides.
“The most important factor, the factor that is core to their sport is that contestable kick sport. I reckon they’re most likely going to kick perhaps 50 contestable kicks right here at Allianz Stadium in a few weeks’ time.
“We will be ready for that.”
