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England coach Steve Borthwick is adamant his side will use the pain of their narrow Rugby World Cup semi-final defeat to South Africa to “grow into something brilliant” moving forward esports
Heading into the clash as heavy underdogs, England executed their kick-heavy gameplan to perfection and impressed at the set-piece to stunningly lead the Springboks at half-time esports
However, South Africa’s much-vaunted ‘bomb squad’ came off the bench, started to dominate the scrum and the kicking of Handre Pollard led them to a gutsy 16-15 win esports
Borthwick’s troops far outperformed expectations in the semi-final and although he was devastated to come up just short on the big stage, the coach is convinced the experience will stand his young squad in great stead for the future esports
“The whole team performance was strong,” said Borthwick in his post-match press conference esports
“We’re disappointed esports
We came here with a plan to win the game but fell short esports
Not far but a little bit short and we’re desperately disappointed esports
“But the players should be incredibly proud esports
We had seven players 25 or under in our squad, which was the most of any semi-finalist esports
South Africa had one esports
“We have a great blend in the squad and there’s lots to take going forward esports
We put ourselves in a position to win a semi-final against the reigning world champs and world No 1 esports
“In adversity, there is normally a seed in there that will grow into something brilliant esports
It’s too early to find that seed now but we’ll make sure we find it esports
We’ll take what we’ve gone through tonight, grab it and make sure it makes us stronger in the future esports
”England were narrowly defeated in Paris (Getty Images)Lock George Martin was a surprise selection ahead of Ollie Chessum but he shone in just his fourth Test start, with his maul defence a particular highlight esports
And Borthwick is convinced Martin has a bright future, while also highlighting the superior cohesion that the Springboks have after a longer period together as a coaching staff esports
“I thought he [Martin] played really well,” added Borthwick esports
“There were a good number of outstanding performances out there esports
George is another young player, only 22 esports
I would hope to see him in England shirt for many years to come esports
“We were playing against a team with coaches together since 2018 esports
It was an incredible achievement for them to win in 2019 and they have had four years of continued development esports
“They’re consistent whereas we’ve had four months with this coaching team esports
I’ve asked the players to approach training and the game in a different way; for the players to be willing to change is all credit to them esports
Tonight was another example of that esports
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Thousands of Belgium and Sweden fans were locked inside the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels after a fatal shooting in the city on Monday evening esports
The Uefa Euro 2024 qualifier was suspended at half-time with the sides drawing 1-1 and later abandoned, with the incident three miles away esports
The Swedish players told Uefa they did not want to play the second half of the match, with more than 35,000 fans attending, and the Belgium players were in agreement, according to Swedish broadcaster TV6 esports
Brussels shooting - live: Two Swedes shot dead as Belgium police probe possible terror attackPolice say two people were killed after a gunman opened fire in the Belgian city, with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo confirming the victims were Swedish esports
Belgium fans inside the stadium as the match is abandoned after a shooting in Brussels (REUTERS)Footage shared esports online showed a man dressed in an orange jacket unloading several shots, using a large weapon esports
The man was reportedly seen leaving the crime scene on a scooterLocal media outlets said the two victims were Swedish nationals, with the country’s esports football association urging fans to remain inside the stadium and stay calm esports
A statement from the SvFF read: “For security reasons, the Belgian police want Swedish supporters to stay in the arena esports
Take part in information from officials, responsible authorities and SvFF's staff on site esports
“We will return when the Belgian authorities provide us with new information esports
Keep calm and take care of each other esports
”Fredrik Reinfeldt, president of the Swedish esports Football Association (SvFF), called the news “devastating” esports
While Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo “offered my sincere condolences to the Swedish PM following tonight’s harrowing attack on Swedish citizens in Brussels esports
Our thoughts are with the families and friends who lost their loved ones esports
As close partners the fight against terrorism is a joint one esports
”An hour after the match was suspended, reports suggested the atmosphere inside the stadium was “calm”, though many fans were unable to access the internet esports
Supporters in the stands after suspension of the Euro 2024 group F qualifying match (AP)The Belgian FA also confirmed: “Due to the incidents in Brussels earlier tonight, play is suspended esports
Our thoughts are with all those affected esports
”While Uefa added: "Following a suspected terrorist attack in Brussels this evening, it has been decided after consultation with the two teams and the local police authorities, that the Uefa Euro 2024 qualifying match esports between Belgium and Sweden is abandoned esports
”Viktor Gyokeres had given Sweden the lead, though Romelu Lukaku equalised for the hosts, who sit top of Group F and already secure of a place at next summer’s tournament in Germany esports
The match has been suspended due to a terrorist attack by a gunman that killed two Swedes elsewhere in the city (EPA)More aboutSwedenBelgium1/4Belgium stadium on lockdown with fans held after Brussels shooting Belgium stadium on lockdown with fans held after Brussels shootingBelgium fans inside the stadium as the match is abandoned after a shooting in BrusselsREUTERSBelgium stadium on lockdown with fans held after Brussels shootingSupporters in the stands after suspension of the Euro 2024 group F qualifying matchAPBelgium stadium on lockdown with fans held after Brussels shootingThe match has been suspended due to a terrorist attack by a gunman that killed two Swedes elsewhere in the cityEPABelgium stadium on lockdown with fans held after Brussels shootingKing Baudouin Stadium as the Belgium vs Sweden match is abandoned after a shooting in BrusselsREUTERS ✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today esports
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