Six Nations 2024: Ugo Monye says England jersey weighing heavy after Scotland defeat

[CharlieH]

 

The England jersey appears to be "weighing heavy" for Steve Borthwick's players after defeat by Scotland in the Six Nations, says Ugo Monye.

England's attack continued to struggle as the losing run against their oldest rivals stretched to four games.

 

Former England wing Monye says Borthwick may have to "evolve" as head coach before the team improves.

"Any of the top four Premiership sides would look more cohesive against Scotland than England did," said Monye.

Speaking to BBC Rugby Union Daily, Monye added: "The only difference is the shirt.

"Scotland are miles better than England and have been for several years and we know international rugby is a step above.

"But with the collective buy-in of having a load of players performing well at domestic level, you would expect them to grow into that jersey, and at the moment it look like it weighs heavy."

 

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Borthwick's side started brightly at Murrayfield as George Furbank scored an early try before the error count began to mount against a Scotland side who had a clinical edge their visitors lacked.

England are ranked fifth in the world but have scored two tries in each of their three Six Nations games so far and Monye says the "philosophy" must change.

 

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