The article discusses the current state of uncertainty surrounding the upcoming rugby match between Ireland and England. With Ireland's head coach absent due to promotional duties and a dip in form, concerns about their recent performance add pressure. Meanwhile, England struggles with a lack of victories and questions regarding coach Steve Borthwick’s capabilities. Both teams are grappling with issues such as aging squads, set-piece problems, and defensive weaknesses, heightening the stakes of their impending clash.
This climate shrouds this match also, with both Ireland and England having much to ponder. The home side are without their head coach.
Yes, they remain Six Nations champs and one of the top teams around, but there's been plenty in the previous months to suggest that their monolithic success is more like a jenga tower.
England simply can't win enough matches, despite having a settled squad of not-inconsiderable talent albeit short of world class.
There's also the unanswered question about whether Steve Borthwick has what it takes at this level, especially losing backroom staff at an Eddie Jones-esque rate.
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