Ellis Genge issues peevish 7-word Tweet after shock England loss
England prop Ellis Genge has issued an angry seven-word social media message following his side's latest dismal loss - this time a 30-22 collapse against Fiji in Twickenham.
The defeat by Fiji was their first loss to the Islanders in eight meetings and the first time they have fallen to a current tier-two team, with the result expected to plunge them to an all-time lowest position of ninth in the global rankings.
The worst possible build-up to the World Cup has seen their record under Borthwick number only three wins in nine Tests and their critical Pool D opener against Argentina is only a fortnight away.
"Write us off now, all the best," wrote Genge.
He wasn't the only one feeling pain following the loss.
Former captain Will Carling wrote: "I know it hasn’t aged well. But I live in hope. Slightly lost for words at the moment to be honest and pretty shattered. Am a proud Englishman and know those players are too, so feel for them."
Borthwick refused to panic, however, as he outlined his belief that England will come good.
“I’m very confident with the all the people involved in the team – the players, the coaches, the management,” Borthwick said.
“This isn’t the result that we wanted and we’re all disappointed. But the focus is to make sure we put in the performance we need against Argentina.
“We’ve got a very good group of talented players who we are sure will play exceptionally well against Argentina. I’m very happy with the squad we’ve got.
“I’ve been involved with other England teams before that have been under pressure, in difficult circumstances and facing adversity like the challenges we’ve faced – and they’ve come apart.
“What I sense is that this is a group that is coming even tighter together. We’re looking forward to getting into this World Cup.”
additional reporting PA
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