STEVE BORTHWICK’S NOTES

Head coach Steve Borthwick FROM THE TOUCHLINE

“We are trying to make steps forward, but we have a lot to do. We could have played a lot better against Newcastle on Sunday but it was important that we got the win because there has been a habit of losing games over the last few seasons. We are trying to change that habit and the players are working exceptionally hard.

We are playing against a good Connacht team today, they’ve shown that with some great results away from home, and we know it is a huge challenge.

They have talked about their aspirations in this tournament, talked about wanting to beat Leicester here, and we know it is going to be an intense encounter.”