Borthwick Seeks To Hark Back To Bazball Mentality As England Tackle Australia
Steve Borthwick has expressed his desire for the England rugby team to adopt a similar mentality to their cricketing counterparts, who are dubbed "Bazball" after former captain Ben Stokes. With the Ashes series on the horizon, Borthwick hopes that by emulating this approach, they can deliver a decisive blow and give the nation something to celebrate.
A meeting with Brendon McCullum, head coach of England cricket, has provided valuable insight into how his team achieves success through a positive mindset. Defence coach Richard Wigglesworth revealed that their discussion centered around fostering a culture where players are empowered to take ownership of the game. "We met Brendon and had a great conversation about mindsets," Wigglesworth explained. "It's not just about the technical side, but also about being adaptable and playing in different ways."
Wigglesworth acknowledged that England fans have been eagerly awaiting the launch of what could be referred to as the "Borthball" era, with Borthwick at the helm. With a seven-match winning streak under their belt, the stage is set for a statement victory over Australia on Saturday's Quilter Nations Series match.
A series win against Australia would also serve as a counterpoint to their dominance in last weekend's rugby league Ashes Test. Wigglesworth believes that the rivalry between the two teams fuels passion and motivation, adding that England players have been inspired by the success of the British & Irish Lions' summer tour.
Wigglesworth's coaching approach has been influenced by his experience on the Lions management team in Australia during the summer. He credits this experience for instilling valuable lessons in his coaching methodology, particularly when it comes to adapting to different game scenarios. "You can't help but learn from players like that," he said. "They're usually the best teachers."
With a focus on empowerment and adaptability, Wigglesworth is keenly aware of the need for a dynamic defence. Australia took advantage of England's defensive uncertainty in their last encounter, winning 42-37. However, with Wigglesworth now at the helm, the visitors may find themselves facing a more robust defensive unit.
Wigglesworth believes that his role as defence coach is key to unlocking the team's full potential, rather than relying on rigid tactics or constant micromanagement. "I'm not going to change this defence just because I believe it," he said. "The more we grow together, the more we know what everyone wants from each other and what's going to make us a really good team."
Steve Borthwick has expressed his desire for the England rugby team to adopt a similar mentality to their cricketing counterparts, who are dubbed "Bazball" after former captain Ben Stokes. With the Ashes series on the horizon, Borthwick hopes that by emulating this approach, they can deliver a decisive blow and give the nation something to celebrate.
A meeting with Brendon McCullum, head coach of England cricket, has provided valuable insight into how his team achieves success through a positive mindset. Defence coach Richard Wigglesworth revealed that their discussion centered around fostering a culture where players are empowered to take ownership of the game. "We met Brendon and had a great conversation about mindsets," Wigglesworth explained. "It's not just about the technical side, but also about being adaptable and playing in different ways."
Wigglesworth acknowledged that England fans have been eagerly awaiting the launch of what could be referred to as the "Borthball" era, with Borthwick at the helm. With a seven-match winning streak under their belt, the stage is set for a statement victory over Australia on Saturday's Quilter Nations Series match.
A series win against Australia would also serve as a counterpoint to their dominance in last weekend's rugby league Ashes Test. Wigglesworth believes that the rivalry between the two teams fuels passion and motivation, adding that England players have been inspired by the success of the British & Irish Lions' summer tour.
Wigglesworth's coaching approach has been influenced by his experience on the Lions management team in Australia during the summer. He credits this experience for instilling valuable lessons in his coaching methodology, particularly when it comes to adapting to different game scenarios. "You can't help but learn from players like that," he said. "They're usually the best teachers."
With a focus on empowerment and adaptability, Wigglesworth is keenly aware of the need for a dynamic defence. Australia took advantage of England's defensive uncertainty in their last encounter, winning 42-37. However, with Wigglesworth now at the helm, the visitors may find themselves facing a more robust defensive unit.
Wigglesworth believes that his role as defence coach is key to unlocking the team's full potential, rather than relying on rigid tactics or constant micromanagement. "I'm not going to change this defence just because I believe it," he said. "The more we grow together, the more we know what everyone wants from each other and what's going to make us a really good team."
, especially w/ Brendon McCullum's help. Wigglesworth's approach sounds legit tho - empowerment & adaptability r key 2 unlocking team potential 
. lets see if they can pull it off against australia! 
i mean its kinda cool how they got this positive vibe going on but will it translate to rugby? can you imagine steve borthwick shouting "get in" during a match? lol. anyway, richard wigglesworth's coaching style sounds pretty interesting - all about empowerment and adaptability, which is sick. i wonder if he'll be able to get the team to work together like that. and omg 7-match winning streak under borthwick? that's crazy! can they keep it up against australia? 
They're trying to copy those cricket guys who are always winning 
But let's be real, it's just gonna end in disaster 
Steve Borthwick thinks he can outsmart the Aussies with his "Borthball" mentality 
Newsflash: it's not gonna work. Defence coach Richard Wigglesworth is all talk and no action 
All this positivity about empowerment and adaptability just sounds like a bunch of corporate speak 
Give me a break, mate 
The only thing that's gonna give England something to celebrate is a win against the Rugby League Ashes Test, not some cricket-inspired miracle 
and its all about empowering the players to take ownership of the game 
especially after that 7-match winning streak under steve borthwick 
so fingers crossed for england fans this saturday 
. England rugby trying to borrow some cricket strategies is like me trying to cook ramen noodles with a Michelin star chef's recipe - gonna be an interesting mess 
It's about time they learn to adapt and not get caught off guard by their opponents.
, or we might see England's defence become as wonky as the Ashes Test last weekend 
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, like if they can get their heads in the right place and be more adaptable on the pitch then maybe they'll surprise everyone 
. but hold up, is this guy for real? saying he wants to learn from cricket players about mindsets? 
didn't we already have a defence coach who was good at that sorta thing? 
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reminds me of the cricket craze back in 2003 when england won that famous ashes series at lords 
it was such a historic moment and brought the nation together 
now steve borthwick's trying to bring that same energy to rugby and i think it could be really special 
but you know what they say about trying to recapture past glories 
. just because cricket's doing it doesn't mean they need to too 
. i mean, borthwick says he wants to foster a positive mindset but isn't that just code for "let the players figure it out"? and what exactly does this "borthball" mentality entail? is it just another buzzword to make england fans feel all fuzzy inside 
. hopefully it doesn't end up being some watered down version of what's actually needed – a solid game plan and some real coaching 
. And who knows, maybe we'll finally have something to celebrate that's not just about complaining about our national teams 
. i mean, who wouldn't want to visit a city just to see that beauty? anyway, back to rugby... i'm not really sure about this "borthball" thing, but if steve borthwick can bring some positivity and empowerment to the team, that's gotta be good for england 
England rugby fans have been waiting for this kind of mind shift. It's all about empowerment and adapting to different game scenarios... reminds me of the British & Irish Lions' summer tour last year. Aussies love a good rivalry, and it fuels passion on both sides. I'm hyped to see how Steve Borthwick's team will tackle Australia! 
That series win would be massive and I'm hyped to see how it plays out 
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But seriously, I'm intrigued by Steve Borthwick's idea to adopt the "Bazball" mentality from cricket. It sounds like they're trying to create a more positive and adaptable mindset among their players.