# Player-coach rift report will only galvanise England – George

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/player-coach-rift-report-will-only-galvanise-england-george/
- Published: 2026-11-06T18:30:57+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T19:53:50+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/articles/cmx2qqyz4p1po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- George says claims of England squad unrest are largely untrue.
- He says the report has brought players closer together.
- England begin their autumn campaign against Australia on Sunday.

## Summary

Jamie George says a report alleging unrest among England players over head coach Steve Borthwick’s leadership is largely untrue and has upset the squad. With England’s autumn campaign starting against Australia on Sunday, George says the story’s timing and tone risked dividing the team but have instead brought players closer together.

The report claimed some players sought talks with Borthwick and Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney during July’s Argentina tour, and raised concerns about the coaching group and Borthwick’s management. George said senior players regularly challenge the coach in open discussions, and that the Argentina review was not toxic. England beat Argentina 31-24 in their most recent match; former England player Ben Youngs and ex-defence coach Felix Jones have previously criticised aspects of Borthwick’s set-up.

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