{"id":106097,"date":"2026-01-30T18:53:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T22:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/borthwick-backs-englands-new-generation-we-need-superstars\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T18:53:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T22:53:27","slug":"borthwick-backs-englands-new-generation-we-need-superstars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/rugby\/borthwick-backs-englands-new-generation-we-need-superstars\/","title":{"rendered":"Borthwick backs England&#8217;s new generation: &#8220;We need superstars&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Borthwick Celebrates the Connection of the New Generation of Players with the Fans<\/h2>\n\nSteve Borthwick, England&#8217;s coach, has expressed his satisfaction with the way the new generation of players is connecting with the fans, emphasizing the need for &#8220;superstars&#8221; in rugby.\n\nAlthough the team has high-level veterans such as captain Maro Itoje, hooker Jamie George, prop Ellis Genge, and fly-half George Ford, the younger players are making their mark in a unique way.\n\nA TikTok dance performed by Henry Pollock, Tommy Freeman, Freddie Steward, and Fin Smith caused a sensation in November, showing an unusual personality in English rugby.\n\nThe publication, which has been viewed by millions, came after England&#8217;s resounding victory over New Zealand with a score of 33-19.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0125%2Fr1605342_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"Henry Pollock y Fin Smith son amigos fuera del campo y compa\u00f1eros de equipo en Northampton\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<em>Henry Pollock and Fin Smith are friends off the field and teammates at Northampton<\/em>\n\n\n<p>Before the Six Nations, Borthwick has celebrated players being themselves and connecting with fans in the way they see fit.<\/p>\n\n\nThe game needs superstars. The public, the children who watch all over the country, all over the world, want superstars.\n\nBorthwick also highlighted the importance of England players having a positive impact on people and promoting the sport.\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a3.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2026%2F0125%2Fr1605346_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg\" alt=\"Pollock se ha convertido r\u00e1pidamente en el favorito de los fans.\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<em>Pollock has quickly become a fan favorite.<\/em>\n\nBorthwick emphasized that the players train with physical and mental intensity to prepare for test match rugby, which will increase in this Six Nations.\n\nThe coach highlighted the positive actions of the players off the field, such as visits to food banks, children&#8217;s hospitals, and the poppy factory.\n\nBorthwick concluded by stating that players have a responsibility to have a positive impact on people.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Borthwick Celebrates the Connection of the New Generation of Players with the Fans Steve Borthwick, England&#8217;s coach, has expressed his satisfaction with the way the new generation of players is connecting with the fans, emphasizing the need for &#8220;superstars&#8221; in rugby. 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