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Borthwick hopes England can emulate Bazball mentality for autumn series

  • Head coach and Wigglesworth meet Brendon McCullum

  • England face Australia on Saturday awaiting ‘Borthball’ era

England’s rugby players are seeking to emulate the Bazball ethos of their cricketing counterparts and strike a pre-emptive blow for the nation in the run-up to the forthcoming Ashes series. Steve Borthwick and members of his coaching staff have had discussions with Brendon McCullum and want their team to make a fast and furious start against Australia in the Quilter Nations Series on Saturday.

There is a collective desire within the England camp to make a statement over the coming month and Borthwick and his defence coach, Richard Wigglesworth, have been picking McCullum’s brain on the best ways to encourage a positive mindset. “We met Brendon McCullum and his coaching staff a few weeks ago,” said Wigglesworth. “We had a sit down and a coffee in Manchester which was very enjoyable.

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Sounders Tap Moelis to Sell First Major Stake Since 2009

The Seattle Sounders are seeking outside investors for the first time since the club joined MLS in 2009. The team has retained Moelis & Co. to explore a “strategic capital raise,” according to a statement shared with Sportico. More specifically, the Sounders are looking for a large minority partner that can lend capital and expertise …

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Tane Edmed keeps Wallabies fly-half spot with Carter Gordon’s return put on hold

  • Gordon believed to be struggling with quad strain

  • Tighthead prop Tupou is back in the starting XV

Tane Edmed will take the Wallabies’ playmaking reins again against England as Carter Gordon’s eagerly awaited return to international rugby union has been put on hold.

Gordon, the eight-Test fly-half who played at the last World Cup for Australia before sensationally leaving the code to sign with the Titans, has secured a release from his NRL deal to join the Wallabies’ tour.

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