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Six Nations: England can quickly close huge gap to Ireland, warns ex-captain Rory Best

Source: AP

Jamie George’s powerful vulnerability and Steve Borthwick’s private charisma are enough to make Rory Best think England might just be onto something.

New England captain George cited former Ireland skipper Best as one of his leadership role models when taking the Red Rose armband.

The pair bonded on the 2017 Lions tour to New Zealand, and the ex-Ireland captain admitted being humbled by the recent acclaim from his former touring team-mate.

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